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self-righteous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'self-righteous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Self-righteous [ a.]
- Righteous in one's own esteem; pharisaic.

Meaning of 'self-righteous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . self-righteous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- excessively or hypocritically pious
Example in sentence:
  • a sickening sanctimonious smile

Nearby Words:

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