Contemplative and Monkish

Contemplative

Contemplative adjective - Given to or marked by long, quiet thinking.

Monkish and contemplative are semantically related In some cases you can use "Monkish" instead an adjective "Contemplative".

Monkish

Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.
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Contemplative and monkish are semantically related in with communal life topic. You can use "Contemplative" instead an adjective "Monkish".

Nearby Words: monk, monkery
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