self-righteous meaning

UK US /ˌsɛlˈfraɪtʃəs/ 3 syllables

self-righteous (adjective): excessively or hypocritically pious.

Definition of self-righteous

  1. excessively or hypocritically pious
    • a sickening sanctimonious smile

    Synonyms: holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious

    Similar: pious

How to pronounce self-righteous

self-righteous is pronounced /ˌsɛlˈfraɪtʃəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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