1. of, relating to, or resembling a cloister; secluded or sheltered from the outside world
2. of or relating to a monastery or convent

Examples

• The cloistral atmosphere of the library made it an ideal place for quiet study.
• Medieval monks lived a cloistral existence, separated from secular society.
• The university's cloistral gardens provided a peaceful retreat for students.
• She preferred the cloistral life of the convent to the chaos of city living.
• The cloistral architecture featured arched walkways surrounding a central courtyard.
• His cloistral upbringing left him unprepared for the modern world.