Sanctimonious

Pronunciation: /ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniːəs/

Sanctimonious (adj)

  1. Showing fake goodness and acting as if you are morally better than other people.
  2. Using religious-sounding words or manners to impress others, not to be truly sincere.

Sanctimonious (adjective)

Examples

  • She speaks in a sanctimonious way, as if she is better than everyone.
  • They judge others with sanctimonious smiles and never listen.