4
priggish
4
self-satisfied(adjective, smug)
4
smarmy
4
squeamish
3
righteous
3
mealy-mouthed
3
didactic
3
oily
2
egotistical(adjective, smug)
2
formalistic
2
noble(adjective, smug)
2
preachy(adjective, smug)
2
pretentious
2
rigourous
2
slimy
1
artificial(adjective, unnatural, pretending, smug, sanctimonious)
1
bombastic
1
correct
1
false
1
goody
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