monkishnesses
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The contrast between his monkish lifestyle and his friend's worldliness was stark.
Definition:The quality of being concerned with and enjoying the pleasures and luxuries of everyday life, typically as opposed to religious or ascetic pursuits.
From worldliness
Example:Her behavior was far from monkish and was often seen as vulgar among polite society.
Definition:A crudeness in taste or behavior that is offensive to good manners or standards of decency, often regarding material interests.
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