pietistical

• Adjectif désuet ou littéraire qualifiant un excès de piété ou une dévotion ostentatoire, souvent avec une nuance d'hypocrisie ou de bigoterie.

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

1. Relating to PietismC2formal

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

   Piétiste (relatif au piétisme)

   • 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.

   Synonymespietistic

2. Excessively or hypocritically piousC2formal

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

   Dévot hypocrite

   • 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.

   Synonymesholier-than-thouhypocriticalinsincerepharisaicpharisaicalpretentioussanctimoniousself-righteoussmugunctuous

   Antonymesauthenticdevoutgenuinehonestsincere