pharisaic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective excessively or hypocritically pious

Etymology

From Latin Pharisaicus, from Ancient Greek Φαρισαϊκός (Pharisaïkós), equivalent to Pharisee + -ic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

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

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