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pharisaical

adjective

/ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

hypocritical, self-righteous, sanctimonious, pretentious, insincere

genuine, sincere, honest

pharisaical attitude, pharisaical pretensions, pharisaical hypocrisy

Relating to or dependent on a particular season.

subject to customs duty or tax

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

full of life and energy; animated; cheerful