sanctimonious
adjective/ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/
Frequency rank: #19,056 most common English word
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior or piously virtuous in an insincere way.
Example sentence
He gave us sanctimonious advice about healthy eating while secretly ordering fast food every night.
Synonyms & related words
- self-righteous
- preachy
- hypocritical
- smug
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