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Term: Pecksniffian

Definition:

(adjective) Characterized by sanctimonious hypocrisy or an affected air of moral superiority.

Sense 1:

Used to describe someone who pretends to possess higher moral standards than others.

Example sentence: The politician's pecksniffian speech about honesty and integrity fooled no one.

Sense 2:

Relating to the hypocritical attitudes and behaviors of a person or group.

Example sentence: The pecksniffian behavior of the company's executives exposed their true intentions.

Sense 3:

Characteristic of a person who feigns exaggerated moral virtues.

Example sentence: The pecksniffian philanthropist only donated to charity for public admiration.

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