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Pharisaic Definition & Meaning

pharisaic
adjective
  1. excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile"

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What does pharisaic mean?
excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
What part of speech is pharisaic?
Pharisaic is an adjective.

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