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pietistical - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pietistical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pietistical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious.

Meaning of 'pietistical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pietistical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to Pietism
Example in sentence:
  • the Pietistic movement
2 . pietistical [ s]
Meaning (2):
- excessively or hypocritically pious
Example in sentence:
  • a sickening sanctimonious smile