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The quality of being hypocritically devout
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sanctimoniousness
Word definitions for sanctimoniousness in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the quality of being hypocritically devout [syn: sanctimony ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sanctimonious \Sanc`ti*mo"ni*ous\, a. [See Sanctimony .] Possessing sanctimony; holy; sacred; saintly. --Shak. Making a show of sanctity; affecting saintliness; hypocritically devout or pious. ``Like the sanctimonious pirate.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster] ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The property of being sanctimonious.
Usage examples of sanctimoniousness.
The Moors have not yet attained to that state of hypocritical sanctimoniousness in which modern society in civilized lands delights to parade itself.