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sanctimonious

adjective

/ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

self-righteous, hypocritical, pious, holier-than-thou, smug

humble, sincere

sanctimonious tone, sanctimonious speech, sanctimonious attitude, sanctimonious expression

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

wide; extensive; covering a large area

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

relating to or affecting the people as a whole

Very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional.