Word of the DayDecember 9, 2018

sanctimonious

Definition

making a big deal out of acting morally superior to others, often behaves hypocritically

Example Usage

he would sanctimoniously boast about buying a gym membership and the benefits of healthy living, but he only went to the gym once this year

Synonyms

  • self-righteous
  • smug
  • pious
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