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SANCTIMONIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sanctimonious.

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Sanctimonious - as an adjective satellite

Excessively or hypocritically pious

Example: "A sickening sanctimonious smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holier-than-thoupharisaicpharisaicalpietisticpietisticalself-righteous

Sanctimonious - as an adjective

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

Holy, devout.

Example Sentences

"She always acted so sanctimonious, constantly looking down on others."
"The politician's sanctimonious speeches were met with skepticism."
"He wore a sanctimonious smile as he preached about morality."
"I'm tired of his sanctimonious attitude, thinking he is better than everyone else."
"Their sanctimonious behavior made it difficult to have a genuine conversation."
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Word Game Points

Is SANCTIMONIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sanctimonious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SANCTIMONIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SANCTIMONIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sanctimonious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SANCTIMONIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is SANCTIMONIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sanctimonious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SANCTIMONIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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