sanctimony
1 synonym for sanctimony, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
Synonyms
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sanctimoniousness
Etymology
This word comes from Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), which is formed from sanctus (“holy”) and -monia (“action or result of an action”).
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