Cloisterlike

/ˈklɔɪstərlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having qualities similar to a cloister, such as being quiet, orderly, and separated from the outside world.

Etymology

Cloister plus the suffix -like meaning 'resembling' or 'similar to.' The -like suffix has been productive in English since Old English times, creating useful comparisons without requiring longer phrases.

Kelly Says

Libraries, monasteries, and certain peaceful gardens are often called 'cloisterlike'—the word captures the feeling of stepping into another world, where time moves differently and distractions fade away.

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