Definition of PIETISTIC

pietistic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to Pietism
    • "the Pietistic movement"

Adjective Satellite

  • excessively or hypocritically pious

Adj

  • pertaining to pietism (Lutheran spiritual movement)
  • excessively pious

Origin / Etymology

From pietist + -ic, probably after German pietistisch.

Synonyms

holier-than-thou, pharisaic, pharisaical, pietistical, sanctimonious, self-righteous

Scrabble Score: 13

pietistic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pietistic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pietistic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pietistic is a valid Words With Friends word