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PHARISAICAL

 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.


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PHARISAICAL (adjective)


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Meaning:

Excessively or hypocritically pious

Synonyms:

holier-than-thou; pharisaic; pharisaical; sanctimonious; self-righteous; pietistic; pietistical

Context example:

a sickening sanctimonious smile

Similar:

pious (having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity)


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