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monkishly

/mɒŋkɪʃli/ adverb · British & US
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What does monkishly mean?

adverb

In a manner characteristic of a monk; in a simple, austere, or ascetic way.

Example

"He walked monkishly through the forest, his eyes fixed on the ground."

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