pietistical

Definitions of pietistical
  1. adjective
    excessively or hypocritically pious
    synonyms: holier-than-thou, pharisaic, pharisaical, pietistic, sanctimonious, self-righteous
    pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  2. adjective
    of or relating to Pietism
    synonyms: pietistic
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