nunnish
/ˈnʌnɪʃ/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a nun; resembling a nun in manner or appearance.
- The painting showed a woman with a nunnish veil and a serene expression.
- Her nunnish habit of speaking softly made her seem very calm and gentle.
- He described the quiet, orderly lifestyle of the community as almost nunnish.
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