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Definition of Pharisaical
1. Adjective. Excessively or hypocritically pious. "A sickening sanctimonious smile"
Exact synonyms: Holier-than-thou, Pharisaic, Pietistic, Pietistical, Sanctimonious, Self-righteous
Similar to: Pious
Derivative terms: Pharisee, Pharisee, Pietism, Pietism, Sanctimoniousness, Sanctimony
Similar to: Pious
Derivative terms: Pharisee, Pharisee, Pietism, Pietism, Sanctimoniousness, Sanctimony
Definition of Pharisaical
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Pharisaical
1. 1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees; resembling the Pharisees. "The Pharisaic sect among the Jews." 2. Hence: Addicted to external forms and ceremonies; making a show of religion without the spirit of it; ceremonial; formal; hypocritical; self-righteous. "Excess of outward and pharisaical holiness. " . "Pharisaical ostentation." . Pharisa"ically, Pharisa"icalness. Origin: L. Pharisaicus, Gr., cf. F. Pharisaique. See Pharisee. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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