sanctimony
The word “sanctimony” has 4 syllables: sanc-ti-mo-ny.
It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋktɪməni/.
What is synonym and antonym for sanctimony?
In the thesaurus, “sanctimony” has 2 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctimony along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sanctimony
- hypocrisy
- sanctimoniousness
Antonyms for sanctimony
- blessedness
- devotion
- devoutness
- godliness
- holiness
- morality
- piety
- sainthood
- saintliness
- sanctity
- spirituality
Meanings of sanctimony
- noun
- A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
Example Sentences
- His constant display of sanctimony annoyed his friends, who found it insincere.
- The politician's speeches were filled with sanctimony, but his actions told a different story.
- She couldn't stand the sanctimony of her coworker, who always seemed to judge others.
- The preacher's sanctimony turned some congregants away from the church, feeling alienated by his holier-than-thou attitude.
- The artist's work criticized the sanctimony of societal norms, challenging viewers to question their own beliefs.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctimony, such as: blessedness, devotion, devoutness, godliness, holiness, hypocrisy, morality.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.