Synonyms for

Monastic

Verb / mʌˈnæstɪk / Another word for monastic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of monks or nuns, or their way of life

Synonyms & similar words

conventual monk monastical cloistered cloistral monkish monasticism cloistered ascetic anchorite cenobitic cenobitical hermitic hermitical eremitic eremitical solitary reclusive secluded withdrawn recluse anchoritic cenobite hermit eremite

Example sentences

  1. The monks lived a monastic lifestyle in the monastery.
  2. The nuns took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as part of their monastic commitment.
  3. The monastic community spent most of their day in prayer and meditation.
  4. John found solace in the monastic way of life and decided to become a monk.
  5. The hermit led a monastic existence in a remote mountain cave.

Quotes

  • There is a monasticism in all of us, a need for withdrawal and silence, a need for that inner discipline that is opposed to indulgence and dependence and that focuses on the highest goals.
  • The monastic life is above all a life of prayer, by which we enter into the closest possible relationship with God.
  • The monastic life is based on the belief that the highest purpose of human life is the development of the soul.

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