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Synonyms & Antonyms of monkish
as in monastic, ascetic
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for monkish
- austere,
- authoritarian,
- flinty,
- hard,
- harsh,
- heavy-handed,
- ramrod,
- rigid,
- rigorous,
- severe,
- stern,
- strict,
- tough
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for monkish
- charitable,
- kind,
- merciful,
- mild,
- patient,
- soft,
- softhearted
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The first known use of monkish was in 1537
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