Pharisaical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌfer-ə-ˈsā-ə-kəl/ phar·i·sa·ical

Meaning & Definition of Pharisaical

Pharisaical (adjective)

  1. marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness

Pharisaical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in self-righteous, sanctimonious

    similar: canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, jive (slang), left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural, empty, hollow, meaningless, deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful, facile, glib, superficial, bogus, sham, campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek
    opposite: artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pharisaical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pharisaical:

Slang: jive
canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pharisaical

Words with the opposite meaning of Pharisaical:

artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Word Forms of Pharisaical

Derived words: pharisaically (adverb), pharisaicalness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Pharisaical

First known use: 1527

Frequently Asked Questions about Pharisaical

What does "Pharisaical" mean?

"Pharisaical" means marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness.

What is another word for "Pharisaical"?

Other words for "Pharisaical" include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious and self-righteous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pharisaical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pharisaical"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pharisaical". Common alternatives include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pious, rectitudinous, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure and artificial.

What is the opposite of "Pharisaical"?

Antonyms of "Pharisaical" include artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning and unfeigned.

Is "Pharisaical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pharisaical" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Pharisaical"?

"Pharisaical" is pronounced /ˌfer-ə-ˈsā-ə-kəl/ and divided into syllables as phar·i·sa·ical.

What is the origin of the word "Pharisaical"?

First known use: 1527.

What is another word for "Pharisaical" meaning "as in self-righteous, sanctimonious"?

When "Pharisaical" (adjective) means as in self-righteous, sanctimonious, synonyms include canting, goody-goody, holier-than-thou, moralistic, pious and rectitudinous. Opposites in this sense include artless, candid, genuine and heartfelt.