monkish
Example Sentences
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He has a monkish buzz cut, a mustache and a healthy stubble.
From Salon
I made the extra rope hang in front, letting everyone know I was a monkish sort of person.
From Literature
His devotion is palpable; every frame feels steeped in monkish contemplation.
From New York Times
After he’s finished, he’ll crash monkishly on a mattress in the living room.
From Los Angeles Times
His voice carries along a line of “nazarenos,” or penitents, with tall conical hats, monkish robes and facial hoods.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
