Word · Frequency #33165
sanctimonious
/ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniəs/
adjective
道貌岸然的；伪善的
hypocritically pious or self-righteous
- 1.
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.
装得在道德上比别人高尚,尤指虚伪地虔诚。
- 2.
excessively or hypocritically pious
虚伪虔诚的
装得在道德上比别人高尚,尤指虚伪地虔诚。；虚伪虔诚的；假装圣洁的；假装虔诚的；假装诚实的
In use
His sanctimonious remarks about helping the poor were contradicted by his refusal to donate a single dollar.
The politician's sanctimonious smile during the charity event made many voters suspicious of his true intentions.
She found his sanctimonious tone unbearable, as he constantly lectured others about morality while himself cutting ethical corners.
a sickening sanctimonious smile
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于贬义，描述虚伪的虔诚
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