pietistic


pi·e·tis·tic

adj \ˌpī-ə-ˈtis-tik\

Definition of PIETISTIC

1
: of or relating to Pietism
2
a : of or relating to religious devotion or devout persons b : marked by overly sentimental or emotional devotion to religion : religiose
pi·e·tis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of PIETISTIC

1830

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