Local English word record

pharisaical

adjective · 1 sense

excessively or hypocritically pious

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Examples

  • a sickening sanctimonious smile

Word relationships

Synonyms

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

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