sanctimonious

Phonetic Respelling: [ sangk-tuh-moh-nee-uhs ]

Definition:

adj. pretending to be pious or righteous; assuming an air of holiness or devotion.

Sentence:

The sanctimonious lady was annoying.

More example sentences:

The sanctimonious lady was annoying.

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Synonyms:

holier-than-thou;pious; righteous; sanctimony

Antonyms:

unsanctimonious

How many syllables in sanctimonious?

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Divide sanctimonious into syllables:

sanc-ti-mo-ni-ous

Sanctimonious rhymes:

Four Syllable Rhymes
- antonius
- erroneous
- felonious
- harmonious
- palonius
- thelonius
Five Syllable Rhymes
- acrimonious
- sanctimonious
Six Syllable Rhymes
- unceremonious

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