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sanctimonious

Meanings
  • adjective

    having or affecting a sanctimonious and usually hypocritically righteous attitude

    - "His sanctimonious sermons did not impress the congregation."
    - "Despite her sanctimonious behavior, she was involved in a scandalous affair."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75857591"
Rhymes
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monotonious , ponderous , dissonous
Variants
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sanctimonious , sanctimoniously , sanctimoniousness , sanctimoniousnesses
Etymology
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late Middle English: from Latin sanctimoniosus, from sanctus 'holy' + moniosus 'worthy of care or respect'.

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  1. The term 'sanctimonious' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The word 'sanctimonious' comes from the Latin words 'sanctus' (holy) and 'moniosus' (worthy of care or respect).

  3. The term 'sanctimonious' is often used to describe religious or moral hypocrisy.

Related Concepts
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  1. hypocrisy: The act of pretending to have beliefs, opinions, virtues, or emotions that one does not actually possess.

  2. sanctity: The state of being holy or pure.

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The term 'sanctimonious' is often used to describe someone who acts in a falsely pious or morally superior manner. It can be used to criticize hypocrisy and insincerity.

How to Memorize "sanctimonious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone acting in a falsely pious or morally superior manner. Imagine their exaggerated gestures and expressions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sanctimonious' with the image of a holier-than-thou person.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Sanctimonious people act holier than thou' to remember the meaning of the word.

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1. Break it down: First, break down the word into smaller parts, 'sancti-monious'. 'Sancti' is a prefix that means 'holy' or 'sacred', and 'monious' can be broken down further into 'mon' (meaning 'one') and 'ious' (meaning 'full of'). So, 'sanctimonious' can be thought of as 'full of sacredness' or 'holier-than-thou'.

2. Create a vivid image: Imagine a person who is always acting more holy or morally superior than others. Picture them with a halo over their head, but also with a smug expression on their face, as if they are thinking 'I am better than you'. This image will help you remember that 'sanctimonious' means 'making a show of being morally superior to other people'.

3. Use it in a sentence: Try using the word 'sanctimonious' in a sentence of your own. For example, 'The preacher's sanctimonious sermon about the sins of others only served to make him look hypocritical.' Practicing using the word in context will help you remember its meaning and usage.

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