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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.

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