Monkish
Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.
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Priestly and monkish are semantically related in concerning clergy topic. In some cases you can use "Priestly" instead an adjective "Monkish".
Priestly
Priestly adjective - Of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy.
Monkish and priestly are semantically related in concerning clergy topic. Sometimes you can use "Monkish" instead an adjective "Priestly".
Nearby Words: priest, priesthood
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