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self-righteously

/ˌselfˈraɪ.tʃəs.li/

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adverb

/ˌselfˈraɪ.tʃəs.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее действие, совершаемое с чувством морального превосходства или самодовольства, часто подразумевающее, что человек считает себя более добродетельным или правым, чем другие.

An adverb describing an action performed with an attitude of moral superiority or smugness, often implying that the person believes they are more virtuous or correct than others.

  1. In a sanctimonious mannerC1formal

    Acting or speaking with an exaggerated sense of one's own moral superiority or virtue.

    ruСамодовольно-праведно

    • He self-righteously lectured everyone about recycling, even though he drove a gas-guzzling car.
    • She self-righteously declared that her way was the only correct way to raise children.
    • They self-righteously condemned the actions of others while ignoring their own faults.

    Synonymsholier-than-thoupiouslypretentiouslysanctimoniouslysmuglysuperciliously

    Antonymshumblymeeklymodestly

Forms
  • more self-righteously comparative form
  • most self-righteously superlative form
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