sanctimoniously Definition
making a show of being morally superior to other people.
Using sanctimoniously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sanctimoniously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He sanctimoniously lectured his coworkers about their unhealthy eating habits while he himself snacked on junk food.
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She spoke sanctimoniously about the importance of charity, but never actually donated any money.
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The politician sanctimoniously claimed to be a champion of the working class, but his policies only benefited the wealthy elite.
sanctimoniously Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sanctimoniously
- hypocritically
- pietistically
- self-righteously
Summary: sanctimoniously in Brief
The adverb 'sanctimoniously' [sæŋkˈtɪməniəsli] describes someone who is making a show of being morally superior to others. It is often used to describe hypocritical behavior, as in 'He sanctimoniously lectured his coworkers about their unhealthy eating habits while he himself snacked on junk food.'
