What's the difference between monkish and monklike?

Monkish


Definition:

  • (a.) Like a monk, or pertaining to monks; monastic; as, monkish manners; monkish dress; monkish solitude.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The mature prose of America's elder statesman of letters has the sheen, rhythm and simplicity of greatness: words written and rewritten in almost monkish seclusion.
  • (2) One might describe it as monkish, but Sjöwall's life has not been monkish, as I will find out.
  • (3) It’s a little more ornate than earlier incarnations, still hinting at monkish humility, but with a little bit of dashing mystery thrown in for good measure.
  • (4) Yet if he doesn't want to talk about the difficult issues facing Britain's biggest retailer he may end up in a vow of monkish silence, because they are backing up.
  • (5) Men wear trilbys, are monkish and self-importantly pensive.

Monklike


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