sanctimonious — making a show of being morally superior to other people; hypocritically pious or devout
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making a show of being morally superior to other people; hypocritically pious or devout
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/
Korean meaning: 위선적으로 도덕적 우월감을 보이는, 가식적으로 경건한 척하는
Korean pronunciation: 샹크터-모-니-어스 (강세: 모)
Example Sentences
- The sanctimonious vegan judge ordered a bacon cheeseburger when he thought nobody was watching.
- Stop being so sanctimonious about recycling when you drive a gas-guzzling SUV.
- Her sanctimonious Facebook posts about charity work made everyone roll their eyes.
sanctimonious
ADJECTIVE//ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs//
making a show of being morally superior to other people; hypocritically pious or devout
Hypocritical moral superiority display
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Ceremonious preaching, parsimonious giving - sanctimonious hypocrisy revealed!
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From Latin 'sanctimonia' meaning 'sanctity' or 'holiness,' derived from 'sanctus' (sacred, holy). The suffix '-ious' (full of, characterized by) was added to create an adjective describing someone who displays excessive or insincere piety.
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“The sanctimonious vegan judge ordered a bacon cheeseburger when he thought nobody was watching.”
“Stop being so sanctimonious about recycling when you drive a gas-guzzling SUV.”
“Her sanctimonious Facebook posts about charity work made everyone roll their eyes.”
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