adjective
- having the crown of the head shaved as a religious practice, especially by monks or priests
Usage: religious; historical
Examples
- The tonsured monk walked silently through the monastery halls.
- Medieval manuscripts often depicted tonsured clergy in religious ceremonies.
- The newly ordained priest appeared with his head freshly tonsured.
- Tonsured friars were easily recognized by their distinctive appearance.
- The abbey was filled with tonsured brothers devoted to prayer and study.