Self-righteous
Self-righteous adjective - Excessively or hypocritically pious.
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Synonyms for Self-righteous
Unctuous and self-righteous are semantically related in sanctimonious topic. In some cases you can use "Unctuous" instead an adjective phrase "Self-righteous".
Unctuous
Unctuous adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: an unctuous effort to appear religious to the voters
Self-righteous and unctuous are semantically related in sanctimonious topic. You can use "Self-righteous" instead an adjective "Unctuous".
Nearby Word: unctuously
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Related pairs
- smooth and self-righteous
- smooth and unctuous
- affected and self-righteous
- affected and unctuous
- pious and self-righteous
- pious and unctuous
- pietistic and self-righteous
- pietistic and unctuous
- double-dealing and self-righteous
- double-dealing and unctuous
- hypocritical and self-righteous
- hypocritical and unctuous
- insincere and self-righteous
- insincere and unctuous
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