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sanctimoniously

 

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Adverbial sanctimoniously has 1 sense
  1. sanctimoniously, self-righteously - in a sanctimonious manner; "she was sanctimoniously criticizing everybody"
    Derived from adjective sanctimonious1

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Term: sanctimoniously

Description:

Sanctimoniously is an adverb that describes an individual's behavior in a self-righteous or hypocritical manner, usually accompanied by a false display of moral superiority.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She sanctimoniously lectured her friends about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, yet she secretly indulged in junk food.
  2. The politician spoke sanctimoniously about honesty and transparency, while being involved in numerous corruption scandals.
  3. During the meeting, the CEO sanctimoniously reprimanded his employees for their lack of dedication, despite his own frequent absences.

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