Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sanctimony
noun
/sæŋkˈtɪməni/
Definition
The act of demonstrating or expressing exaggerated piety or righteousness.
Examples
- His sanctimony about environmental issues was hard to take, given his own wasteful habits.
- She always speaks with a tone of sanctimony when discussing ethical practices.
Meaning
Sanctimony refers to the pretense of being morally superior to others, often through hypocritical means.
Synonyms
- Hypocrisy
- Self-righteousness
- Pharisaism
- Pretense
