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holier-than-thou
 

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Adjective holier-than-thou has 1 sense
  1. holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous - excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
    Antonym: impious (indirect, via pious)

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Holier Than Thou

Definition: Used to describe a person who hypocritically acts morally superior to others.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. She always portrays herself as a holier than thou, constantly judging others for their choices.
  2. Don't be a holier than thou and try to impose your beliefs on others.

Adjective:

  1. The holier-than-thou attitude of the speaker made the discussion unproductive.
  2. He exhibits a holier-than-thou behavior, making it difficult for others to connect with him.

Adverb:

  1. She spoke holier than thou, making everyone uncomfortable.
  2. He always acts holier than thou, claiming he knows the best way to do everything.

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