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pharisaical

adjective
/ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

Synonyms

hypocritical, self-righteous, sanctimonious, pretentious, insincere

Antonyms

genuine, sincere, honest

Collocations

pharisaical attitude, pharisaical pretensions, pharisaical hypocrisy

Related Vocabularies

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Impossible to travel along or over.
beyond ordinary limits; surpassing or excelling
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

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