😇sanctimonious

adjective
/ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example Sentences

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

Synonyms

self-righteous, hypocritical, pious, holier-than-thou, smug

Antonyms

humble, sincere

Collocations

sanctimonious tone, sanctimonious speech, sanctimonious attitude, sanctimonious expression

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