Definition of "pietistic" []

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

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• "Such sentiments were labeled "pietistic" by Sexton's close friend, poet Maxine Kumin, also a Pulitzer winner."
• "We have spoken of Angelico's art as "pietistic"; this is in fact its predominant character."
• "Partisanship was based on historic and ethnic loyalties, and saw the moralistic ( "pietistic") evangelical Republicans (who favored prohibition and reform) pitted against the liturgical Democrats (who strongly opposed prohibition)."