What is the meaning of sanctimonious?

Excessively or hypocritically pious.
- usage: "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
- synonyms: holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, self-righteous

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APA	WordNet. (2010). sanctimonious. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/sanctimonious/definitions/1182752
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