Sanctimonious – English Flashcard for Sanctimonious

Sanctimonious Sanctimonious (adj) /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ hypocritically showing that you are morally superior than others - holier-than-thou - self-righteous - pompous - hypocritically religious: Sanctimonious in context I cannot tolerate such a sanctimonious person with extreme radical ideas. During the heated debate, Mark's sanctimonious attitude began to grate on his colleagues. He constantly spoke down to others, implying that his moral standards were superior and that anyone who disagreed with him was ethically inferior. This sanctimonious behavior not only alienated him from the group but also undermined the productive discourse that was needed to resolve the issue at hand. It became clear ...