pietistic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective of or relating to Pietism
pietistical.
- the Pietistic movement
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adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
WordNet
Pi`e*tis"tic, Pi`e*tis"tic*al adjective
(Also<
- Pietistic
- Pietistical
)
Definitions
Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious. Addison.