1. plural of monkishness; the quality or state of being monkish; resemblance to or characteristic of a monk or monastic life
Usage: Usually used in the plural form; Formal or literary register

Examples

• The monkishnesses of the various religious orders reflected their different spiritual commitments.
• His writings criticized the monkishnesses he observed in the cloistered communities.
• The abbey's monkishnesses were evident in its austere architecture and daily routines.
• She found the monkishnesses of the retreat both inspiring and isolating.