Pharisaic — 1610s, from Church L. pharisaicus, from Gk. pharisaikos, from pharisaios (see PHARISEE (Cf. Pharisee)). Related: Pharisaical … Etymology dictionary
Pharisaic — [far΄ə sā′ik] adj. [LL(Ec) Pharisaicus < Gr(Ec) pharisaïkos < pharisaios: see PHARISEE] 1. of the Pharisees 2. [from the notion promulgated in the N.T. that Pharisees were generally so characterized] [p ] emphasizing or observing the letter … English World dictionary
pharisaic — adjective /ˌfæ.ɹɪ.seɪ̯.jɪk/ a) Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. The church clock strikes the second quarter. b) Pharisaical; of a person or practice that emphasizes the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning. HIGGINS [Hearing in it… … Wiktionary
Pharisaic — Pharisee ► NOUN 1) a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for their strict observance of the traditional and written law. 2) a self righteous or hypocritical person. DERIVATIVES Pharisaic adjective Pharisaical adjective. ORIGIN Greek Pharisaios … English terms dictionary
pharisaic — adjective Etymology: Late Latin pharisaicus, from Late Greek pharisaikos, from Greek pharisaios Pharisee Date: circa 1618 1. pharisaical 2. capitalized of or relating to the Pharisees … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pharisaic — Pharisaically, adv. Pharisaicaless, n. /far euh say ik/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the Pharisees. 2. (l.c.) practicing or advocating strict observance of external forms and ceremonies of religion or conduct without regard to the spirit; self… … Universalium
pharisaic — Synonyms and related words: Pecksniffian, Tartuffian, Tartuffish, affected, canting, FALSE, goody, goody goody, holier than thou, hypocritic, hypocritical, insincere, mealymouthed, oily, pecksniffian, pharisaical, pharisean, pietistic, pious,… … Moby Thesaurus
pharisaic — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. sanctimonious, insincere, deceiving, holier than thou; see hypocritical … English dictionary for students
Pharisaic — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Of or practicing hypocrisy: hypocritical, Peck sniffian, pharisaical, phony, sanctimonious, two faced. See HONEST … English dictionary for students
pharisaic — phar·i·sa·ic || ‚færɪ seɪɪk(l) adj. emphasizing religious observance over sincere belief; hypocritical … English contemporary dictionary
