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Definitions

sanctimonious

[sangk-tuh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌsæŋk təˈmoʊ ni əs /

ADJECTIVE

self-righteous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypocritical insincere pious self-satisfied smug stuffy

WEAK

Pecksniffian bigoted canting deceiving false goody-goody holier-than-thou pharisaical pietistic preachy unctuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forthright honest open sincere unsure

WEAK

humble meek modest

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