sanctimoniously

Variant of sanctimonious

sanctimonious definition

sanc·ti·mo·ni·ous (saŋk′tə mō′nē əs)

adjective

pretending to be very holy or pious; affecting sanctity or righteousness

Etymology: < sanctimony + -ous

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