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PHARISAIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pharisaic mean? 

PHARISAIC (adjective)
  The adjective PHARISAIC has 1 sense:

1. excessively or hypocritically piousplay

  Familiarity information: PHARISAIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PHARISAIC (adjective)


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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