What is another word for sanctimonious?
Pronunciation: [sˌanktɪmˈə͡ʊnɪəs] (IPA) 
Sanctimonious is a word used to describe someone who is overly self-righteous, falsely pious, or hypocritical. Some synonyms for this word include: hypocritical, insincere, pharisaic, smug, self-righteous, pietistic, affectedly holy, holier-than-thou, priggish, self-satisfied, and Pharisee-like. These words describe people who often believe they are morally superior to others, but are actually deceptive or insincere. While sanctimonious people may outwardly appear righteous, their true motivations and actions suggest a more self-interested attitude. By using synonyms like these, it helps to convey a more complex personality of an individual who may seem to hold a higher sense of morality, but is merely trying to advance their own agenda.
