What is another word for self-righteously?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfɹˈa͡ɪt͡ʃəsli] (IPA)

Self-righteously is an adverb that describes behavior in a pompous manner, as if one is morally superior. There are several synonyms for this word, including sanctimoniously, holier-than-thou, haughtily, and arrogantly. Sanctimoniously emphasizes the hypocritical nature of such behavior, suggesting that the person is pretending to be more virtuous than they really are. Holier-than-thou conveys the same sense of superiority, but implies that the person is judging others based on their own standard of goodness. Haughtily and arrogantly imply a more general sense of overbearing pride and may be used to describe behavior beyond the moral realm. All of these words capture the negative connotations of self-righteousness and are useful for describing the behavior when it occurs.

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What are the hypernyms for Self-righteously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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