sanctimonious
adjectiveHow many syllables in sanctimonious?
There are 5 syllables in the word sanctimonious.How to pronounce sanctimonious:
Definition of sanctimonious:
- sanctimonious (adjective):
- hypocritically pious or devout
- excessively or hypocritically pious.
Synonyms for sanctimonious:
backhanded
canting
contrived
dishonest
double
fake
false
feigned
forced
goody-goody
holier-than-thou
hollow
hypocritical
insincere
meaningless
mechanical
moralistic
pharisaic
pharisaical
phoney
phony
pi
pietistic
pietistical
pious
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Antonyms for sanctimonious:
bashful
courteous
demure
discreet
down-to-earth
forthright
free from vanity
honest
humble
meek
modest
open
respectful
retiring
self-deprecating
self-effacing
shy
sincere
soft-spoken
temperate
unassuming
unboastful
unostentatious
unpresuming
unpretentious
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