Sanctimonious
(Latin)
Definition
(adj.) pretending to be righteous
sanctimoniousness (n.)
Original Sentence #1
The nuns were sanctimonious when it came to teaching care of the body; in fact after every mass they would stand outside of the church for a smoke break.
Original Sentence #2
The preacher taught such sanctimonious lessons on not committing sin; the next week he was arrested for burglary.
Synonyms
- hypocritical
- insincere
- pious
Antonyms
- honest
- sincere
- forthright