Monkish and Stern

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Monkish adjective - Befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial.

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

Nearby Words: monk, monkery

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Usage example: the army post's stern commander always had the utmost respect of those who served under him

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Monkish and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Monkish" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne

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