monkish

Relating to or characteristic of a monk, often implying a life of seclusion, simplicity, or austerity.

ruОтносящийся к монаху или характерный для него, часто подразумевающий жизнь в уединении, простоте или аскетизме.esRelativo al monje o característico de él, a menudo con la connotación de una vida de reclusión, sencillez o ascetismo; que recuerda a la condición monástica.frQui se rapporte à un moine ou qui est caractéristique d'un moine, souvent en impliquant une vie de retraite, de simplicité ou d'ascétisme.deZum Mönch gehörend oder für einen Mönch typisch; oft ein Leben in Abgeschiedenheit, Einfachheit oder Askese bezeichnend.ptRelativo a um monge ou característico dele, frequentemente sugerindo vida retirada, simples ou ascética.zh与僧侣有关的，或具有僧侣特征的，常指隐居、简朴或禁欲的生活。arمنسوب إلى الراهب أو متصف بصفاته، وغالبًا ما يدل على حياة العزلة والزهد والبساطة.

1. Befitting a monk C1 formal

   Characteristic of or suitable for a monk, often implying simplicity, austerity, or devotion.

   • His monkish lifestyle involved long hours of meditation and prayer.
   • The room was decorated in a monkish style, with plain wooden furniture.
   • She adopted a monkish discipline in her daily routine.

   ruПодобающий монахуesMonacal, de monjefrQui convient à un moinedeEinem Mönch angemessenptPróprio de mongezh适合僧侣的arيليق بالراهب

   Synonyme: abstemiousasceticausterecelibatecloisteredcontemplativeeremiticmonasticspartan

   Antonyme: dissipatedindulgentluxuriousprofanesecularworldly

2. Inclined to self-denial C1 formal

   Showing a tendency to deny oneself pleasures or comforts, often for spiritual or moral reasons.

   • His monkish attitude towards food meant he ate only the simplest meals.
   • The community's monkish practices included fasting and silence.
   • She lived a monkish existence, avoiding all forms of luxury.

   ruСклонный к самоотречениюesInclinado a la mortificaciónfrIncliné à l'abnégationdeZur Selbstverleugnung neigendptInclinado à abnegaçãozh苦行克己的arمائل إلى إنكار الذات

   Synonyme: abstemiousabstinentasceticaustererenunciativeself-denying

   Antonyme: self-indulgent

• more monkish comparative form
• most monkish superlative form