sanctimony — the action or practice of acting as if one is morally superior to other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or practice of acting as if one is morally superior to other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋktɪmoʊni/
Example Sentences
- The politician's sanctimony was exposed when his corruption scandal broke.
- She lectured others about healthy eating while secretly eating pizza for breakfast every day.
- His sanctimony about environmental protection rang hollow when neighbors saw him littering.
sanctimony
NOUN[/ˈsæŋktɪmoʊni/]
the action or practice of acting as if one is morally superior to other people
Acting morally superior to others
His sanctimony turned the ceremony into hollow testimony
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sanctimonia' meaning 'holiness' or 'sanctity,' derived from 'sanctus' meaning 'sacred' or 'holy.' The suffix '-mony' comes from Latin '-monia,' which forms nouns denoting states, conditions, or practices.
Breakdown
sancti- (sacred, holy, from Latin sanctus) + -mony (state or practice, from Latin -monia) = sanctimony (the practice of appearing morally superior)
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📝Examples
“The politician's sanctimony was exposed when his corruption scandal broke.”
“She lectured others about healthy eating while secretly eating pizza for breakfast every day.”
“His sanctimony about environmental protection rang hollow when neighbors saw him littering.”
“The teacher's sanctimony about punctuality was embarrassing when she arrived 30 minutes late to her own class.”
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