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Pharisaic vs Hypocritical - What's the difference?

pharisaic | hypocritical |

As adjectives the difference between pharisaic and hypocritical

is that pharisaic is of or pertaining to the pharisees while hypocritical is characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite.

pharisaic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
  • Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.
  • * 1913 , , Pygmalion (Act I, Scene 1)
    • The church clock strikes the second quarter.
    HIGGINS [Hearing in it the voice of God, rebuking him for his Pharisaic want of charity for the poor girl]
  • Self-righteous.

    • Synonyms

    * pharisaical

    See also

    * Pharisee

    hypocritical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite.