sanctimonious in Italian

sanctimonious in Italian is bacchettone, baciapile, pretesco — sanctimonious means acting as though one is morally superior to others, especially in a smug or hypocritical way.

sanctimonious in Italian

bacchettone

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

baciapile

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

pretesco

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

santimonia

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

tartufesco

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

tartufo

adj

Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

What does "sanctimonious" mean?

adj Acting as though one is morally superior to others, especially in a smug or hypocritical way.
"His sanctimonious lecture on honesty rang hollow, given his own track record."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sanctimonious in a sentence

His sanctimonious lecture on honesty rang hollow, given his own track record.
She hated the sanctimonious tone of the email, as if the sender never made mistakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sanctimonious" in Italian?

"sanctimonious" in Italian is bacchettone, baciapile, pretesco. sanctimonious means: Acting as though one is morally superior to others, especially in a smug or hypocritical way.

How do you use "sanctimonious" in a sentence?

Example: "His sanctimonious lecture on honesty rang hollow, given his own track record." In Italian, "sanctimonious" is bacchettone, baciapile, pretesco.

Are there other ways to say "sanctimonious" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "sanctimonious": bacchettone, baciapile, pretesco, santimonia, tartufesco, tartufo.

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