pietistical

• 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。

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.

   虔敬派的

   • 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.

   同义词pietistic

2. Excessively or hypocritically piousC2formal

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

   伪善的

   • 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.

   同义词holier-than-thouhypocriticalinsincerepharisaicpharisaicalpretentioussanctimoniousself-righteoussmugunctuous

   反义词authenticdevoutgenuinehonestsincere