Sanctimonious
Pronunciation: /ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniːəs/
Sanctimonious (adj)
- Showing fake goodness and acting as if you are morally better than other people.
- 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.