pharisaical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
  2. Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning; self-righteous, hypocritical.

Pronunciation

/faɹɪˈseɪk(ə)l/

Word forms

pharisaical more pharisaical most pharisaical

Etymology

From Late Latin Pharisaicus + -al.

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