monkishly

monkishly
In a monkish way.

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  • monkishly — See monkish. * * * …   Universalium

  • monkishly — mʌŋkɪʃlɪ adv. in a monkish manner (derogatory) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • monkishly — monk·ish·ly …   English syllables

  • monkishly — adverb see monkish * * * monkˈishly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑monk …   Useful english dictionary

  • monkish — monkishly, adv. monkishness, n. /mung kish/, adj. of, pertaining to, or resembling a monk: a monkish manner. [1540 50; MONK + ISH1] * * * …   Universalium

  • monkishness — See monkishly. * * * …   Universalium

  • monkish — (adj.) pertaining to a monk, 1540s, from MONK (Cf. monk) (n.) + ISH (Cf. ish). Related: Monkishly; monkishness …   Etymology dictionary

  • monk — noun a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Derivatives monkish adjective monkishly adverb monkishness noun Origin OE munuc, based on Gk monakhos solitary , from monos alone …   English new terms dictionary

  • monkish — /ˈmʌŋkɪʃ/ (say mungkish) adjective 1. of or relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a monk. 2. restricted in outlook and experience; reclusive. {monk + ish1} –monkishly, adverb –monkishness, noun …  

  • monkish — [muŋ′kish] adj. of or typical of a monk: a hostile term monkishly adv …   English World dictionary

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