Definition of SANCTIMONY

sanctimony

Meanings

Plural: sanctimonies

Noun

  • the quality of being hypocritically devout
  • A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
  • much older meaning: a state of holiness

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), from sanctus (“holy”) + -monia (“action or result of an action”).

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 20

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