Pharisaic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒfæ.ɹɪ.seɪ̯.jɪk/

Origin

Pharisee + -ic

Full definition of pharisaic

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
2. Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.
• 1913, George Bernard Shaw, Pygmalion (Act I, Scene 1)The church clock strikes the second quarter.HIGGINS in it the voice of God, rebuking him for his Pharisaic want of charity for the poor girl
3. Self-righteous.

Synonyms

• pharisaical