Hermitical (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by ascetic solitude; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "his hermitic existence".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old monk lived a hermitical life in the mountains, far from the distractions of the world.
- Her hermitical nature made it difficult for her to connect with others, and she often felt like an outsider.
- The hermitical setting of the monastery, surrounded by dense forest and rugged terrain, added to its sense of isolation.
- After a painful breakup, he retreated to a hermitical existence in a remote cabin, seeking solace in solitude.
- The hermitical lifestyle of the early Christian mystics has inspired many to seek a life of quiet contemplation and devotion.