adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling Zen Buddhism or some aspect of it, especially the use of cryptic, apparently nonsensical parables.
2. 2
   Appearing calm and capable under stress.

Synonyms

All synonyms

zennish

Etymology

From Zen + -like.

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