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Word of the Day - sanctimonious

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sanctimonious

/ˌsaŋ(k)tɪˈməʊnɪəs/
adjective
derogatory
Making a show of being morally superior to other people.

Origin
Early 17th century (in the sense ‘holy in character’): from Latin sanctimonia ‘sanctity’ (from sanctus ‘holy’) + -ous.

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