HYPOCRITICAL


Meaning of HYPOCRITICAL in English

adjective

1.

characterized by hypocrisy

hypocritical compliments

Synonyms: canting, pecksniffian, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous

Related Word: goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pietistic, religiose; casuistic; affected, insincere; bland, glib, mealymouthed, oily, smooth, smooth-spoken, smooth-tongued, unctuous

Contrasted words: honest, open, straightforward

Antonyms: sincere

2.

Synonyms: insincere , ambidextrous, double, double-dealing, double-faced, doublehearted, double-minded, double-tongued, left-handed, mala fide

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