monastic
adj.adj. relating to monks or nuns and their quiet, simple way of living. You use this to describe a life that is very plain and disciplined, often without many comforts.
adj. relating to or characteristic of monks or nuns, or their way of life. Often describes a lifestyle marked by austerity, seclusion, and strict self-discipline.
He lives a monastic life in a small cabin.
During the final weeks of his research, he adopted a monastic routine, waking at dawn and avoiding all social distractions.
The architect's design was praised for its monastic simplicity, using raw concrete and natural light to create a space that felt both modern and spiritually quiet.
From Middle French monastique, from Late Latin monasticus.
Often used figuratively to describe a secular life of extreme simplicity or intense focus. Frequently appears after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'.