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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley