Associations to the word «Pietistic»

Wiktionary

PIETISTIC, adjective. Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.

Dictionary definition

PIETISTIC, adjective. Of or relating to Pietism; "the Pietistic movement".
PIETISTIC, adjective. Excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope