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PHARISAICAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pharisaical mean?
• PHARISAICAL (adjective)
The adjective PHARISAICAL has 1 sense:
1. excessively or hypocritically pious
Familiarity information: PHARISAICAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Excessively or hypocritically pious
Synonyms:
holier-than-thou; pharisaic; pharisaical; pietistic; pietistical; sanctimonious; self-righteous
Context example:
a sickening sanctimonious smile
Similar:
pious (having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity)
Derivation:
pharisee (a self-righteous or sanctimonious person)
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