Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pecksniffian
Adjective
/ˌpɛkˈsnɪf.i.ən/
Definition
Characterized by an hypocritical or affected piety.
Examples
- His pecksniffian remarks during the meeting were met with eye rolls from his colleagues.
- The pecksniffian behavior of some politicians tends to alienate the very voters they seek to impress.
Meaning
Refers to a person or attitude that is self-righteous in a morally superior way, often pretending to be virtuous for the sake of looks.
Synonyms
- Hypocritical
- Sanctimonious
- Self-righteous
- Pharisaical
