sanctimonious in a sentence
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Definition
Sanctimonious: characterized by an exaggerated or hypocritical display of moral superiority or righteousness.
Crossword clues for sanctimonious
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "sanctimonious".
- Self-righteousness can often come off as insincere.
- Someone who acts morally superior but isn’t.
- Feigning virtue while lacking genuine morality.
- Hypocritically pious, lacking true moral substance.
- Pretending to be better than others morally.
Sanctimonious sentence examples
- His sanctimonious attitude made it difficult for others to engage in honest discussions about their flaws.
- She often criticized others for their vices while displaying a sanctimonious air that suggested her own perfection.
- The sanctimonious speech about morality rang hollow coming from someone with such a questionable past.
- Despite his sanctimonious demeanor, many knew that he struggled with the same issues he condemned in others.
- Her sanctimonious remarks during the meeting alienated those who felt unappreciated for their hard work.