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Pietistical
see synonyms of pietisticalAdjective
2. holier-than-thou, pharisaic, pharisaical, pietistic, pietistical, sanctimonious, self-righteous
excessively or hypocritically pious
Example Sentences:'a sickening sanctimonious smile'
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Pietistical
see synonyms of pietisticalnoun
1. a less common word for piety
2.
excessive, exaggerated, or affected piety or saintliness
noun
history
a reform movement in the German Lutheran Churches during the 17th and 18th centuries that strove to renew the devotional ideal
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Pietistical
see synonyms of pietistical noun
1. [P-]
the beliefs and practices of the Pietists
2.
an exaggerated pious feeling or attitude
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