holier-than-thou
holier-than-thou
Definition
☆ holier-than-thou (hō′lē ər t̸hən t̸ho̵u′)
adjective
sanctimonious or self-righteous to an annoying degree; priggish
holier-than-thou
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- attitude: It is pure humbug to adopt a holier-than-thou attitude in the light of our recent history.
