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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

Example Sentences

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Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

And their sanctimonious approach to history becomes very tiresome very quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Audiences didn’t want to hear any sanctimonious songwriting from their pop star du jour.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

By that point, the original ethos of the site was gone—it was once a blogger’s blog, full of brilliant and sanctimonious sports and nonsports coverage alike.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2024

His froglike face grew calmer, and even took on a slightly sanctimonious expression.

From "1984" by George Orwell