Antonyms for jesuitic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : jezh-oo-it-i-kuh l or jezh-oo-it-ik; jez-oo-, jez-yoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒɛʒ uˈɪt ɪ kəl or ˌdʒɛʒ uˈɪt ɪk; ˌdʒɛz u-, ˌdʒɛz yu-


Definition of jesuitic

  • As in metaphysical : adj not physical; without physical presence
Example sentences :
  • She studied the friendly, Jesuitic wrinkles in his face, by virtue of which he managed to conceal his real thoughts.
  • Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann
  • The police, under Jesuitic influence, at length seized on the plates in the cabinet of the fair artist.
  • Extract from : « Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Isaac D'Israeli
  • In truth, it is always impossible to decide on the latent meaning of the Jesuitic pen.
  • Extract from : « Amenities of Literature » by Isaac Disraeli
  • This verdict displayed the Jesuitic character of Russian politics.
  • Extract from : « History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Vol. 3 of 3. » by S. M. Dubnow
  • Who are they that, carping and quarrelling, in their jesuitic most moderate way, seek to shackle the Patriotic movement?
  • Extract from : « The French Revolution » by Thomas Carlyle
  • How his answers and explanations flow ready; jesuitic, plausible to the ear!
  • Extract from : « The French Revolution » by Thomas Carlyle

Synonyms for jesuitic

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