sanctimonious [adjective]: self-righteous; making a show of piety or righteousness.
Example: We hated him for being so sanctimonious and acting like he could do no wrong.
Related words: sanctimoniously [adverb], sanctimoniousness [noun]
Synonyms: holier-than-thou, pharisaical, preachy, self-righteous, self-satisfied smug, unctuous
Antonyms: demure, gentle, humble, meek, modest, unobtrusive, unpretentious, self-effacing
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