holier-than-thou

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Adjective holier-than-thou has 1 sense

holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous - excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
Antonym: impious (indirect, via pious)

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Holier Than Thou

Definition: Used to describe a person who hypocritically acts morally superior to others.

Examples:

Noun:

She always portrays herself as a holier than thou, constantly judging others for their choices.
Don't be a holier than thou and try to impose your beliefs on others.

Adjective:

The holier-than-thou attitude of the speaker made the discussion unproductive.
He exhibits a holier-than-thou behavior, making it difficult for others to connect with him.

Adverb:

She spoke holier than thou, making everyone uncomfortable.
He always acts holier than thou, claiming he knows the best way to do everything.

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