Meaning Of The Word Sanctimonious

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sanctimonious
adjective: If you say that someone is sanctimonious, you disapprove of them because you think that they are trying to appear morally better than other people.

sanctimonious in American English
pretending to be very holy or pious; affecting sanctity or righteousness
adjective: making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc

sanctimonious in British English
adjective: affecting piety or making a display of holiness

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