Monastical (Adjective)
Meaning
Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The monastical community of monks devoted their lives to prayer and contemplation in the seclusion of the monastery.
- In a monastical environment, the sisters followed a strict regimen of study, prayer, and service to one another.
- After years of monastical life, the abbot became a revered spiritual leader known for his wisdom and compassion.
- The secluded monastical community lived off the land, tending to their own gardens and livestock to maintain self-sufficiency.
- The ancient monastery stood as a testament to the enduring legacy of monastical tradition, a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual enlightenment.