noun
- the quality or state of being monkish; resemblance to or characteristic behavior of a monk, especially ascetic or withdrawn conduct
Usage: often used to describe austere, reclusive, or religiously devoted behavior
Examples
- His monkishness was evident in his simple diet and sparse living quarters.
- The scholar's monkishness made him prefer solitude and study to social gatherings.
- She adopted a life of monkishness after leaving the city for a remote monastery.
- His monkishness extended to his rejection of modern conveniences and luxuries.
- The community admired her monkishness and dedication to spiritual practice.