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Definition of sanctimoniously adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sanctimoniously

adverb
 
/ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊniəsli/
 
/ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊniəsli/
(disapproving)
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  1. in a way that gives the impression that you feel you are better and more moral than other people synonym self-righteously
    • his sanctimoniously paternal style
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