monastic

adjective mo·nas·tic \ mə-ˈnas-tik \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Examples: monastic in a Sentence

Definition of monastic

1 : of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns

the rituals of monastic life

2 : resembling (as in seclusion or ascetic simplicity) life in a monastery

shows a monastic dedication to his job

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monastic

noun

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monastically

play \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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monasticism

play \-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun

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Examples of monastic in a Sentence

He founded a monastic order in Belgium.
He shows a monastic dedication to his job.
She studied for the test with monastic zeal.

Recent Examples of monastic from the Web

And though the house is small, the bedrooms are larger than the spartan, monastic sleeping spaces Wright designed early on.

— judy rose, Detroit Free Press, "Frank Lloyd Wright house near Ann Arbor is a 'small masterpiece'," 9 June 2018
Jennifer Connelly made a statement at the Solo: A Star Wars Story screening in Cannes yesterday, wearing Louis Vuitton’s monastic minidress, then jetted out in slick style just after.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Jennifer Connelly Nails Flawless, Yet Easy Airport Style," 16 May 2018
Routine, which orders the lives of Kooser and his country neighbors, has a monastic intensity in his poems, as the repetition of domestic ritual is embraced, not merely endured.

— danny heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, "'Kindest Regards' serves up the quietly subversive poetry of Ted Kooser," 29 May 2018
The order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO), commonly called the Trappists were founded in the 11th century and follow the rule of St. Benedict in their Christian monastic practice.

— shelia poole, ajc, "Things to do in and around Atlanta this weekend," 26 May 2018
The Franciscan light is a replica of a local glass oil lamp which glows at the monastic grave of Saint Francis of Assisi, who inspired environmental ethics.

— karen zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Boutique receives Proud Business Award," 24 May 2018
Its embroidery was inspired by stained glass windows and monastic art, while the robe itself was inspired by the papacy.

— mikelle street, GQ, "Luka Sabbat's Met Gala 2018 Outfit Is the Fanciest Bathrobe You'll Ever See," 7 May 2018
Two years later, the King oversaw the Dissolution of the Monasteries, an attempt to destroy the country’s Catholic monastic system and seize its assets.

— james rogers, Fox News, "King of rage: Henry VIII’s bloodthirsty letter demands monk’s brutal death," 2 May 2018
At home at their monastery on the river island of Majuli, in India’s Assam state, the monks have the same religious obligations as members of any monastic community.

— nancy g. heller, Philly.com, "India's 'dancing monks' visit Drexel Saturday on first-ever U.S. tour," 23 Apr. 2018

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