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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sanctimony

/sæŋktɪməni/ noun · British & US
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What does sanctimony mean?

noun

A feeling of self-righteous moral superiority; hypocrisy. A quality of being sanctimonious.

Example

"The politician's sanctimony was evident in his condescending tone towards his opponents."

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