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sanctimonious
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attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior
Example
Her sanctimonious remarks about others' behavior were seen as insincere and patronizing.
The politician ’s sanctimonious speeches often highlighted his moral superiority.
He found her sanctimonious attitude towards environmental issues rather off-putting.
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sanctimony
Noun
sanctimonious
Adjective
sanctimoniously
Adverb
sanctimoniously
Adverb
sanctimoniousness
Noun
sanctimoniousness
Noun
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