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/
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
Saint counts money while judging others - fake moral superiority
Ceremonious preaching, parsimonious giving - sanctimonious hypocrisy revealed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
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.
Breakdown
sancti- (holy, from Latin sanctus) + -moni- (quality of, from Latin -monia) + -ous (full of, characterized by) = sanctimonious (showing false or excessive holiness)
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📝Examples
“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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