Hard and Monkish

Hard

Hard adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a hard disciplinarian who is quick to punish the tiniest violation of the rules

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

Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

Monkish

Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.
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Hard and monkish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Monkish".

Nearby Words: monk, monkery
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