monachal

adjective

Definition of monachalnext
as in divine

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  1. divine
  2. sacramental
  3. monastic
  4. religious
  5. ecclesiastical
  6. holy
Adjective
  • This divine/human analogy, recalling La vie de Jésus, is a splendidly esoteric conceit.
    — Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Its stunning green color comes from the combination of the diverse ingredients that not only look beautiful but taste divine.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of divine
Adjective
  • Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out in June 2025 Within the walls of a hospital, privacy is sacred—the intimate details of someone’s body and illness are meant to be as carefully guarded, as quietly delivered, as a sacramental confession.
    — Pria Anand, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
  • After the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol, people of faith should rethink sacramental wine, writes guest columnist Eli Federman.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of sacramental
Adjective
  • The family allowed Norwegian television cameras to follow them for a documentary, which featured their rather monastic existence.
    — Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
  • On a cold night in Stockholm, the monastic artist opens his door for a candid interview about his music, his ongoing quest for the divine, and what’s really real behind the de facto leader of Drain Gang.
    — Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of monastic
Adjective
  • And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Women belonging to ethnic and religious minorities experienced distinct harms that were compounded by pre-existing discrimination and violence against them - as women and as minorities.
    — Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • The building's striking concrete facade and massive bell banner set it apart from traditional ecclesiastical designs.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • During the Jubilee year of 2025, when some 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to flock to the Eternal City in search of spiritual forgiveness, the ecclesiastical abundance will be compounded by crowds.
    — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of ecclesiastical
Adjective
  • The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of holy
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