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monk

The word “monk” has 1 syllable: monk

It's pronounced as /mʌŋk/

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In the thesaurus, “monk” has 57 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for monk along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for monk

Antonyms for monk

Meanings of monk

  • noun
    1. A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.
    2. In earlier usage, an eremite or hermit devoted to solitude, as opposed to a cenobite, who lived communally.
    3. A male who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.
    4. An unmarried man who does not have sexual relationships.
    5. A judge.
    6. A blotch or spot of ink on a printed page, caused by the ink not being properly distributed; distinguished from a friar, or white spot caused by a deficiency of ink.
    7. A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine.
    8. A South American monkey (Pithecia monachus); also applied to other species, as Cebus xanthosternos.
    9. The bullfinch, common bullfinch, European bullfinch, or Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
    10. The monkfish.
    11. A fuse for firing mines.
    12. A monkey.
  • verb
    1. To be a monk.
    2. To act like a monk; especially to be contemplative.
    3. To monkey or meddle; to behave in a manner that is not systematic.
    4. To be intoxicated or confused.
    5. To be attached in a way that sticks out.

Example Sentences

  • The monk meditated quietly in the temple.
  • A monk devoted his life to study and prayer.
  • The monk shared wisdom with visitors at the monastery.
  • Many monks follow a strict daily routine.
  • The monk tended the garden with great care.

On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to monk, such as: Holy Joe, Reverend Mother, abbess, abbot, anchoress, archbishop, archpriest.

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