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pharisaical

/ˌfær.ɪˈseɪ.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌfær.ɪˈseɪ.ɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее человека, который является самодовольным или лицемерным, особенно в моральном или религиозном контексте. Происходит от фарисеев, исторической иудейской секты, и в настоящее время считается устаревшим или литературным.

An adjective describing someone who is self-righteous or hypocritical, especially in a moral or religious context. It is derived from the Pharisees, a historical Jewish sect, and is now considered archaic or literary.

  1. Hypocritically piousC2formal

    Characterized by an excessive or self-righteous concern for religious observance, often accompanied by hypocrisy.

    ruЛицемерно набожный

    • His pharisaical attitude annoyed the other members of the congregation.
    • She gave a pharisaical speech about charity while ignoring the poor.
    • The critic accused the politician of a pharisaical display of morality.

    Synonymsgoody-goodyholier-than-thouhypocriticalinsincerepietisticpreachysanctimoniousself-righteousunctuous

    Antonymsgenuinehonestsincere

Forms
  • more pharisaical comparative form
  • most pharisaical superlative form
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