sanctimonious

• Descreve alguém que age como se fosse moralmente superior aos outros, frequentemente de maneira hipócrita ou presunçosa, fingindo virtude ou piedade.

Describes someone who acts as if they are morally superior to others, often in a hypocritical or self-righteous way.

1. Pretending to be morally superiorC1formal

   Making a show of being morally superior to others, often in a hypocritical way.

   Falso moralista

   • His sanctimonious remarks about honesty annoyed everyone.
   • She gave a sanctimonious speech about charity while ignoring her own greed.
   • The politician's sanctimonious attitude turned off many voters.

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