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- [kloi-struh l]
- /ˈklɔɪ strəl/
- /klɔɪs.trəl/
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- [kloi-struh l]
- /ˈklɔɪ strəl/
Definitions of cloistral word
- adjective cloistral of, like, or characteristic of a cloister 3
- adjective cloistral of, relating to, or living in a cloister. 1
- abbreviation CLOISTRAL cloisterlike. 1
- noun cloistral Of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister. 1
- adjective cloistral Sheltered from the world; monastic. 0
- adjective cloistral Secluded. 0
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Origin of cloistral
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; cloist(e)r + -al1
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Parts of speech for Cloistral
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cloistral popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cloistral usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cloistral
adj cloistral
- sheltered — protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like.
- reclusive — a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- confined — If something is confined to a particular place, it exists only in that place. If it is confined to a particular group, only members of that group have it.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
adjective cloistral
- secluded — sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
Antonyms for cloistral
adj cloistral
- seen — past participle of see1 .
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- secluded — sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
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