PIETISTIC

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

(adjective) excessively or hypocritically pious; “a sickening sanctimonious smile”

pietistic, pietistical

(adjective) of or relating to Pietism; “the Pietistic movement”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pietistic (comparative more pietistic, superlative most pietistic)

Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.

Source: Wiktionary


Pi`e*tis"tic, Pi`e*tis"tic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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