Sanctimonious
EN→ZH
What Does Sanctimonious Mean?
- 伪善的
- 道貌岸然的
- 假正经的
Sanctimonious Pronunciation
/ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
Sanctimonious Definition
adjective
Definition
making a show of being morally superior to other people
In ZH
表现出比其他人道德高尚的样子
How to Use Sanctimonious in a Sentence
- His sanctimonious attitude made it hard to take his advice seriously.
- She criticized others for their mistakes while being sanctimonious about her own actions.
- The sanctimonious speech did more harm than good in the debate.
- People are often put off by sanctimonious individuals who preach without practicing.
- His sanctimonious remarks about charity felt insincere to those who knew him.