noun
sanctimony
Sanctimony (noun) means a hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
noun
1
A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
2
A condition of being holy or sacred.
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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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sanctimoniousness
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What is the meaning of sanctimony?
"sanctimony" (noun) means a hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
What is another word for sanctimony?
Other words for "sanctimony" include sanctimoniousness.
What are the different meanings of sanctimony?
"sanctimony" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show; 2. A condition of being holy or sacred.
