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pharisaical
Pharisaical (adj) means relating to the Pharisees, a Jewish religious group of ancient times.
adj
1
Relating to the Pharisees, a Jewish religious group of ancient times.
2
Caring more about following rules and rituals than about what they actually mean; hypocritical and self-righteous.
"Thus Aurobindo Ghose stated that the puritanical, pharisaical British conquered in the name of liberty and usurped under the cloak of altruism."
— Piers Brendon, ‘Beginning the Dissent’ (2012)
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Etymology
Formed from Late Latin Pharisaicus plus -al.
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What is the meaning of pharisaical?
"pharisaical" (adj) means relating to the Pharisees, a Jewish religious group of ancient times.
What is another word for pharisaical?
Other words for "pharisaical" include pharisaic, sanctimonious, pietistic, pietistical.
What is the opposite of pharisaical?
Opposites of "pharisaical" include guileless, sincere, genuine.
What are the different meanings of pharisaical?
"pharisaical" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to the Pharisees, a Jewish religious group of ancient times; 2. Caring more about following rules and rituals than about what they actually mean; hypocritical and self-righteous.
