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sanctimonious - Dictionary definition and meaning for sanctimonious

SANCTIMONIOUS

(adj.) excessively or hypocritically pious
"a sickening sanctimonious smile"
synonyms : holier-than-thou , pharisaic , pharisaical , pietistic , pietistical , self-righteous
Their pharisaical attitude sickened me. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for sanctimonious

(Tag: ) sancti..sanctity..means sacred...+moni..muni..rishi muni....so a MUNI displaying hypocritical devoutness ...and show his sanctity...to the world.
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(Tag: ) SANCTIMONIOUS or RIGHTEOUS or OSTENTATIOUS - someone who makes a show of righteousness, is hypocritical.
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