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pietistical

/ˌpaɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/

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adjective

C2formalcommonveraltet/ˌpaɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/

An obsolete adjective describing an excessive or affected display of piety or religious devotion, often implying hypocrisy or sanctimoniousness.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее чрезмерное или показное проявление благочестия или религиозной преданности, часто подразумевающее лицемерие или ханжество.esAdjetivo que describe una actitud de piedad o devoción religiosa excesiva, afectada o fingida, a menudo con connotaciones de hipocresía o santurronería.frAdjectif désuet ou littéraire qualifiant un excès de piété ou une dévotion ostentatoire, souvent avec une nuance d'hypocrisie ou de bigoterie.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das ein übertriebenes oder zur Schau gestelltes frommes Verhalten oder religiöse Hingabe beschreibt, oft mit dem Beiklang von Heuchelei oder Scheinheiligkeit.ptAdjetivo pouco comum que descreve uma devoção religiosa exagerada ou afetada, frequentemente com conotação de hipocrisia ou santimônia.zh过时形容词,指过度或做作地表现虔诚或宗教虔诚,常暗含虚伪或假虔诚之意。arصفة قديمة تعني المبالغة أو التظاهر في إظهار التقوى أو التدين، وغالبًا ما تحمل دلالة سلبية على الرياء أو النفاق الديني.

  1. Relating to Pietism C2 formal

    Pertaining to Pietism, a 17th-century Lutheran movement emphasizing personal faith and devout living.

    • The theologian wrote extensively on pietistical movements in Germany.
    • Her pietistical beliefs shaped her daily practices and community involvement.
    • The church's pietistical roots were evident in its emphasis on personal devotion.

    ruОтносящийся к пиетизмуesRelativo al pietismofrPiétiste (relatif au piétisme)deZum Pietismus gehörendptRelativo ao pietismozh虔敬派的arمتعلق بالتقوى اللوثرية

    Synonyme: pietistic

  2. Excessively or hypocritically pious C2 formal

    Displaying an exaggerated or insincere devotion to religious principles, often for show.

    • His pietistical attitude annoyed those who valued genuine faith over outward displays.
    • The novel satirizes the pietistical characters who preach humility while seeking admiration.
    • She criticized the pietistical tone of the sermon, which felt more theatrical than sincere.

    ruХанжескийesfalsamente piadosofrDévot hypocritedeScheinheiligptBeatozh伪善的arمتزمت دينياً

    Synonyme: holier-than-thouhypocriticalinsincerepharisaicpharisaicalpretentioussanctimoniousself-righteoussmugunctuous

    Antonyme: authenticdevoutgenuinehonestsincere

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