Holy and Monkish

Holy

Holy adjective - Showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue.

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

Nearby Word: holiness

Monkish

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

Nearby Words: monk, monkery
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