monkish

Example Sentences

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His devotion is palpable; every frame feels steeped in monkish contemplation.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2024

The ceremonies see brotherhoods of “nazarenos,” or penitents, with tall conical hats, monkish robes and hoods carrying or escorting the magnificent carriages through ancient streets of cities and towns nationwide.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

The cloister of a dozen monkish editorial staffers he inherited from his brilliant predecessor, Meg Greenfield, grew to more than 80 multimedia thinkers by the time of his death.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

I made one decision about a secret romantic life, but when the scene was dropped, I kind of went back to Luke’s monkish ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021

The minute he disappeared, I whipped into the bathroom and, concealed behind the dirty, aluminum-colored Venetian blind, watched Irwin's monkish face appear in the door crack.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath