Definition of "monkishness" []

• The state or condition of being monkish. (noun)

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• "Indeed I had not thought to marry, though I was free to do so; for a novice does not quickly shake off his monkishness."
• "There are a lot of reasons why I can't identify with Christian Bale's Batman, but his monkishness is certainly high on the list."
• "I saw a monk in full old-school monkishness talking to a cop."