sanctimonious
The origin and history of sanctimonious.
Etymology
From "sanctimony" (an outward show of holiness) plus the adjective ending "-ous."
The origin and history of sanctimonious.
From "sanctimony" (an outward show of holiness) plus the adjective ending "-ous."
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