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Definition of holier-than-thou adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

holier-than-thou

adjective
 
/ˌhəʊliə ðən ˈðaʊ/
 
/ˌhəʊliər ðən ˈðaʊ/
(disapproving)
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  1. showing that you think that you are morally better than other people synonym self-righteous
    • I can't stand his holier-than-thou attitude.
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