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/
Korean meaning: 위선적인 도덕적 우월감, 가식적 경건함
Korean pronunciation: 샹크-터-모-니 (강세: 샹크)
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.
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“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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