nunlike
Resembling a sister
Resembling or characteristic of a nun—modest, austere, chaste, or devoted to religious life.
The word typically describes appearance or behavior: her nunlike demeanor, dressed in nunlike black.
It can be neutral or gently ironic, depending on context.
Unsullied or inexperienced
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- celibateAbstaining from sex
- modestLacking in pretension
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
demure · innocent · abstinent · maidenly · undefiled · unsullied · immaculate · unblemished
Given to worship
- reverentFeeling profound respect
- devotionalRelating to worship
- piousFaithfully devoted to worship
- religiousOf faith or worship
faithful · spiritual · worshipful · godly · holy · fervent · zealous · meditative
Of religious community life
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- hermiticSeeking complete seclusion
- reclusiveSeeking isolation from others
solitary · contemplative · cloistered · secluded · withdrawn · sequestered · self-denying · disciplined
virginal
Unsullied or inexperienced
virtuous · demure · innocent · abstinent · maidenly · undefiled · unsullied · immaculate · unblemished · wholesome
prayerful
Given to worship
- reverentFeeling profound respect
- devotionalRelating to worship
- piousFaithfully devoted to worship
religious · faithful · spiritual · worshipful · godly · holy · fervent · zealous · meditative · contemplative
monastic
Of religious community life
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- hermiticSeeking complete seclusion
reclusive · solitary · contemplative · cloistered · secluded · withdrawn · sequestered · self-denying · disciplined · frugal
nunlikeimmodest
Lacking proper restraint
wanton · promiscuous · licentious · unchaste · lascivious
nunlikeworldly
Experienced in practical affairs
secular · materialistic · hedonistic · pleasure-seeking · indulgent
nunlikeuninhibited
Free from self-censorship
flamboyant · indulgent · wild · irreverent · boisterous