Looking for the meaning of the word MONKISH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MONKISH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Monkish
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmʌŋkɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or characteristic of a monk or monks
Short Definition:relating to or characteristic of monk
Examples:- he alternated bouts of bohemian conviviality with long periods of monkish solitude
- this congregation of Cluny was the first great monkish order in the West
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