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pharisaical

adjective
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As an adjective, pharisaical means of or pertaining to the Pharisees.

Meanings of pharisaical

3 meanings

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.

  2. chiefly christianityEmphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning; self-righteous, hypocritical.

  3. Excessively or hypocritically pious

    “a sickening sanctimonious smile”

    Similar: holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, sanctimonious, self-righteous

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Synonyms by meaning

All synonyms for pharisaical →
adjective: excessively or hypocritically pious
holier-than-thoupietisticpietisticalpharisaicsanctimoniousself-righteous

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