pietistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to Pietism
    pietistical.
    • the Pietistic movement
  2. adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
    pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pharisaical; pietistical.
    • a sickening sanctimonious smile

WordNet


Pi`e*tis"tic, Pi`e*tis"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Pietistic
  • Pietistical
)
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious. Addison.

Webster 1913