monkish

adjective

monk·​ish ˈməŋ-kish 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a monk

also : resembling that of a monk

2

: inclined to disciplinary self-denial

Examples of monkish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often made by anonymous rappers and producers with a monkish dedication to their craft, this isn’t rap for the live show but for the headphones, music where every muttered word and barely-there snare matters. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Designed with the neighboring 12th-century Abbaye de Sénaque in mind, the monkish minimalism—polished dark wood, long, bone-white corridors—add to the unique quality of this attractive space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

In an age of algorithmic din, Feldman’s appeal lies in his unhurried, monkish devotion to the elementals of sound. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

And also there is something a little bit, the word that comes to mind is almost monkish. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1