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sanctimonious

adjective

Excessively or hypocritically pious

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Word length
13
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs

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adjective

  1. Excessively or hypocritically pious

    “A sickening sanctimonious smile”

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A sickening sanctimonious smile

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