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PHARISAICAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Excessively or hypocritically pious
Example:
a sickening sanctimonious smile
Synonyms:
holier-than-thou; pharisaic; pharisaical; pietistic; pietistical; sanctimonious; self-righteous
Classified under:
Similar:
pious (having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity)
Derivation:
pharisee (a self-righteous or sanctimonious person)