sanctimoniously
sanc
ˌsænk
sānk
ti
ti
mo
ˈmoʊ
mow
nious
nɪəs
niēs
ly
li
li
British pronunciation
/sˌanktɪmˈəʊnɪəsli/

Definition & Meaning of "sanctimoniously"in English

sanctimoniously
01

in a manner that displays false or exaggerated moral superiority

example
Examples
He sanctimoniously scolded his friends for swearing, though he often did it himself in private.
She sanctimoniously claimed to be above gossip while spreading rumors at every chance.
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