PHARISAIC


Meaning of PHARISAIC in English

— Pharisaically , adv. — Pharisaicaless , n.

/far'euh say"ik/ , adj.

1. of or pertaining to the Pharisees.

2. ( l.c. ) practicing or advocating strict observance of external forms and ceremonies of religion or conduct without regard to the spirit; self-righteous; hypocritical.

Also, Pharisaical .

[ 1610-20; Pharisaicus Pharisaikós. See PHARISEE, -IC ]

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