holier-than-thou meaning

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holier-than-thou (adjective): excessively or hypocritically pious.

Definition of holier-than-thou

  1. excessively or hypocritically pious
    • a sickening sanctimonious smile

    Synonyms: pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous

    Similar: pious

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