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sanctimonious

UK
/ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
US
/ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

Translations

sanctimoniousadjective
more sanctimonious
Comp.
most sanctimonious
Super.
UK
/ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
US
/ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
pharisaïqueQui affiche une vertu ou une supériorité morale de manière ostentatoire et hypocrite.
Her sanctimonious attitude made it difficult for her to connect with her colleagues.
Son attitude pharisaïque rendait difficile tout lien avec ses collègues.
Additional translations
moralisateurS’emploie surtout pour une attitude ou un ton qui donne des leçons de morale.
Synonyms
hypocritical
holier-than-thou
smug
pious
self-righteous

Definitions

sanctimoniousadjective
Making a show of being morally superior to other people.
Her sanctimonious attitude made it difficult for her to connect with her colleagues.
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