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Sanctimony

Noun CEFR B2
ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.ni

Definitions

  1. A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A state of holiness.
    countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“At its best[…] “The Newsroom” has a wit, sophistication and manic energy that recalls James L. Brooks’s classic movie “Broadcast⟳ News.” But at its worst, the show⟳ chokes on its own⟳ sanctimony.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sanction sanctionability Sanctioned sanctioneer sanctioner Sanctioning

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