sanctimonious

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Adjective sanctimonious has 1 sense

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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sanctimonious

Definition: Displaying false piety or righteousness; making a show of being morally superior to others.

Example sentences:

She often gave sanctimonious lectures about the sins of others.
The politician's sanctimonious speeches failed to convince the public of his innocence.
He wore his religion like a sanctimonious badge, judging everyone who didn't share his beliefs.
Don't be fooled by his sanctimonious smile; he's just as flawed as the rest of us.

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