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holier-than-thou
UK
/ˈhəʊliə ðən ðaʊ/
US
/ˈhoʊliər ðən ðaʊ/
Translations
UK
/ˈhəʊliə ðən ðaʊ/
US
/ˈhoʊliər ðən ðaʊ/
He always has a holier-than-thou attitude, which annoys everyone.
У него всегда самодовольное отношение, что раздражает всех.
Her holier-than-thou behavior makes it hard to be around her.
Ее праведное поведение делает общение с ней трудным.
Additional translations
holier-than-thous
pl
UK
/ˌhəʊ.li.ə.ðənˈðaʊ/
US
/ˌhoʊ.li.ɚ.ðænˈðaʊ/
Used countably to refer to a person who behaves in a self-righteous way.
Synonyms
goody two-shoes
sanctimonious person
self-righteous person
Definitions
Her holier-than-thou attitude made it difficult for her to make friends, as she often judged others harshly.
The meeting was full of holier-than-thous telling everyone what to do.