monkish

Example Sentences

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He has a monkish buzz cut, a mustache and a healthy stubble.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024

His voice carries along a line of “nazarenos,” or penitents, with tall conical hats, monkish robes and facial hoods.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

The cloister of a dozen monkish editorial staffers he inherited from his brilliant predecessor, Meg Greenfield, grew to more than 80 multimedia thinkers by the time of his death.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

I made one decision about a secret romantic life, but when the scene was dropped, I kind of went back to Luke’s monkish ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021

I stepped into the light of the doorway so he would see my monkish robes and maybe take pity on us.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri