Definition sanctimonious in British English

sanctimonious adjective

adjective

/ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊniəs/

used for describing someone who tries to show that they have better moral or religious principles than other people

Example

I was aware even as I spoke how sanctimonious I sounded.

Synonyms and related words

arrogant proud conceited

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