Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jesuitical

Adjective

/ˌjez.juˈɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

Of or relating to the Jesuits; characterized by subtle or specious reasoning.

Examples

The politician’s jesuitical arguments left many voters confused about his true intentions.
Her response was so jesuitical that it seemed more like a clever dodge than a genuine answer.

Meaning

The term ‘jesuitical’ often refers to a type of argumentation that is cleverly deceptive or evasively polite, often in a manner reminiscent of the Jesuits’ reputation for intellectual rigor.