"Zen-like" meaning in All languages combined

See Zen-like on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Zen-like [comparative], most Zen-like [superlative]
Etymology: From Zen + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Zen|like}} Zen + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} Zen-like (comparative more Zen-like, superlative most Zen-like)
  1. Resembling Zen Buddhism or some aspect of it, especially the use of cryptic, apparently nonsensical parables. Synonyms: Zennish, Zenlike Related terms: koanlike
    Sense id: en-Zen-like-en-adj-7t0GqT0o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -like: 87 13 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 92 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5
  2. Appearing calm and capable under stress.
    Sense id: en-Zen-like-en-adj-LQcJo6fO

Alternative forms

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