cloistral
- adjective
- /ˈklɔɪstrəl/
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claustral
- The cloistral atmosphere of the abbey provided a peaceful sanctuary for the weary traveler.
Examples
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The monks lived a cloistral life, spending their days in prayer and meditation away from the outside world.
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Her cloistral retreat allowed her to focus on her spiritual growth without distractions.
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"From then on, the cloistral roar of the conch shell was what I always imagined when I passed the living room and heard my aunts' voices.
Fiction book (1998)
Synonyms
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7.9
Relating to life in a monastery with simple rules and little contact with others
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8.7
Living apart from other people and the outside world, often in a quiet place
A quiet, simple religious life with prayer and few possessions
About the quiet shared life of people who live together in a convent
Like a quiet, enclosed place such as a monastery courtyard
Antonyms
How Secluded
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cloistral comes from cloister, which in turn comes from the Latin claustrum, meaning 'a closed place', and is like the English words close and closet. Think of monks living in a quiet, walled courtyard; it's a helpful image to remember that cloistral describes a life 'shut away' from the world or very private.