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holier-than-thou adjective [ həʊlɪəðənˈðaʊ ]

• characterized by an attitude of moral superiority.
• "they had quite a critical, holier-than-thou approach"
Similar: sanctimonious, self-righteous, complacent, smug, self-satisfied, priggish, pious, pietistic, Pharisaic, unco guid, goody-goody, preachy, religiose,
Opposite: humble, meek,


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