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SANCTIMONIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sanctimoniously mean?
• SANCTIMONIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb SANCTIMONIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a sanctimonious manner
Familiarity information: SANCTIMONIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a sanctimonious manner
Synonyms:
sanctimoniously; self-righteously
Context example:
she was sanctimoniously criticizing everybody
Pertainym:
sanctimonious (excessively or hypocritically pious)
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