sanctimonious Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- phony
- simon-pure
- false
- insincere
- superficial
- moralistic
- double
- canting
- strained
- unctuous
- self-righteous
- backhanded
- dishonest
- pharisaical
- contrived
- goody-goody
- holier-than-thou
- forced
- fake
- feigned
- hypocritical
- mechanical
- hollow
- phoney
Weak:
- tongue-in-cheek
- pecksniffian
- artificial
- mealy
- left-handed
- claptrap
- double-dealing
- mealymouthed
- assumed
- put-on
- sham
- counterfeit
- janus-faced
- bogus
- rectitudinous
- two-faced
- facetious
- jocular
- unnatural
- simulated
- untruthful
- empty
- lip
- pretended
- facile
- phoney-baloney
- double-faced
- deceitful
- devious
- glib
- phony-baloney
- jive
- affected
sanctimonious Meaning
sanctimonious (s)
excessively or hypocritically pious
sanctimonious (a.)
Possessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly.
Making a show of sanctity; affecting saintliness; hypocritically devout or pious.
sanctimonious Sentence Examples
- The politician's sanctimonious lecture about honesty felt hollow after news broke of his shady campaign finances.
- I can't stand people who judge others while acting sanctimonious about their own supposed moral superiority.
- Her constant reminders about healthy eating habits began to sound sanctimonious, especially considering she never cooked.
- The teacher's sanctimonious tone made it clear he disapproved of the students' playful banter.
- Despite his outward piety, rumors swirled that the preacher was leading a rather sanctimonious double life.
- The article criticized the celebrity for their sanctimonious social media posts about climate change while flying in private jets.
- There's a fine line between offering genuine advice and coming across as sanctimonious.
- The company's sanctimonious claims about their ethical labor practices didn't sit well with the investigative journalist.
- I appreciate his concern, but his sanctimonious delivery made it hard to take his feedback seriously.
- We should strive to be good people, but avoid becoming sanctimonious and alienating those around us.
FAQs About the word sanctimonious
excessively or hypocritically piousPossessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly., Making a show of sanctity; affecting saintliness; hypocritically devout or pio
pious, meaningless, phony, simon-pure, false, insincere, superficial, moralistic, double, canting
sincere, heartfelt, honest, heartfelt, candid, unfeigned, honest, sincere, genuine, genuine
The politician's sanctimonious lecture about honesty felt hollow after news broke of his shady campaign finances.
I can't stand people who judge others while acting sanctimonious about their own supposed moral superiority.
Her constant reminders about healthy eating habits began to sound sanctimonious, especially considering she never cooked.
The teacher's sanctimonious tone made it clear he disapproved of the students' playful banter.
