sanctimonious; hypocritical; priestly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
sanctimonious; assuming a dignified or moral air (often used ironically)
literaryOriginally described a solemn, dignified appearance; in modern usage, it is predominantly employed ironically to mock someone who puts on a show of moral superiority while actually being hypocritical or corrupt.
Tā他
biǎo表
miàn面
shàng上
dào道
mào貌
àn岸
rán然
，
shí实
jì际
shàng上
yī一
dù肚
zi子
huài坏
shuǐ水
。
He appears sanctimonious on the surface, but is actually full of evil ideas.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
nà那
fù副
dào道
mào貌
àn岸
rán然
de的
yàng样
zi子
，
qí其
shí实
zuì最
huì会
suàn算
ji计
rén人
。
Don't be fooled by his sanctimonious appearance; he is actually the most calculating person.
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Nà那
wèi位
zhèng政
kè客
dào道
mào貌
àn岸
rán然
de地
fā发
biǎo表
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
，
sī私
xià下
lǐ里
què却
shōu收
shòu受
huì贿
lù赂
。
That politician delivered a speech with sanctimonious dignity, while privately accepting bribes.