Pietistic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌpaɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/

Definitions of pietistic

adjective relating to or characteristic of pietism, a movement in the Lutheran Church during the 17th and 18th centuries that stressed personal piety and devotion

Example Sentences

A1 She has a pietistic attitude towards life, always focusing on doing good deeds.

A2 The pietistic teachings of the church emphasize the importance of prayer and meditation.

B1 The pietistic movement in the 17th century emphasized personal piety and devotion.

B2 The novel explores the protagonist's struggle with her pietistic upbringing and her desire for independence.

C1 The pietistic nature of the artwork reflects the artist's deep spiritual beliefs and devotion.

C2 His pietistic approach to charity work inspired many others to join in the cause.

Examples of pietistic in a Sentence

formal The pietistic movement emphasized personal piety and devotion to God.

informal Some people find pietistic practices to be too strict for their liking.

slang I don't really vibe with all that pietistic stuff, you know?

figurative Her dedication to her work had a pietistic quality to it, as if she was on a spiritual journey towards success.

Grammatical Forms of pietistic

past tense

pietisticed

plural

pietistics

comparative

more pietistic

superlative

most pietistic

present tense

pietistic

future tense

will pietistic

perfect tense

have pietisticed

continuous tense

is pietisticing

singular

pietistic

positive degree

pietistic

infinitive

to pietistic

gerund

pietisticing

participle

pietisticed

Origin and Evolution of pietistic

First Known Use: 1674 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'pietistic' originated from the German word 'pietistisch' which was derived from 'Pietist', a follower of the German Lutheran Pietism movement.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe adherents of the Pietism movement within Lutheranism, the term 'pietistic' has evolved to also describe individuals or practices characterized by religious devotion, humility, and fervor.