Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Jesuitic

//ˌd͡ʒɛzjuˈɪtɪk// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Jesuitic. alt-of
  3. 3
    Crafty, cunning, deceitful. dated, derogatory

    "Their prosperity appeared to prove that honesty after all was not the best policy. What should I do then? How should I begin the jesuitical business of committing evil that good, personal good, might come of it?"

  4. 4
    Of logical arguments: intricate, or casuistic or hair-splitting. dated, derogatory

    "I ſhould be glad therefore, […] that they vvould joyn in a publick Act of diſovvning and deteſting thoſe Jeſuitick Principles; and ſubſcribe to all Doctrines vvhich deny the Popes Authority of Depoſing Kings, and releaſing Subjects from their Oath of Allegiance: […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism wordnet

Etymology

From New Latin Iēsūīticus, from Iēsūīta + Latin -icus. By surface analysis, Jesuit + -ic.

See also for "jesuitic"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: jesuitic