Definition of sanctimonious

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  • sanctimonious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • sanctimonious is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • sanctimonious is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of sanctimonious

  • excessively or hypocritically pious (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sickening sanctimonious smile

    Synonyms

    1. holier-than-thou
    2. pharisaic
    3. pharisaical
    4. pietistic
    5. pietistical
    6. self-righteous

See definition of sanctimonious in Merriam Webster