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    holier-than-thou
    /həʊlɪəðənˈðaʊ/

    adjective

    • 1. characterized by an attitude of moral superiority: "they had quite a critical, holier-than-thou approach"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOLIER-THAN-THOU | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Holier-than-thou is an adjective that describes people who think they are morally superior to others. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples and find synonyms and translations in this web page.

    • English (US)

      HOLIER-THAN-THOU meaning: 1. People who are holier-than-thou...

    • Polski

      HOLIER-THAN-THOU definicja: 1. People who are...

    • Holidayed

      HOLIDAYED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › holier-than-thouHolier-than-thou Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 30, 2024 · The meaning of HOLIER-THAN-THOU is marked by an air of superior piety or morality. How to use holier-than-thou in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'holier-than-thou' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Holier-than-thou is an adjective that means self-righteous or overly pious, often used to express disapproval. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of this phrase with Collins Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › holier-than-thouHOLIER-THAN-THOU Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Holier-than-thou is an adjective or noun that means obnoxiously pious, sanctimonious, or self-righteous. It is often used to criticize someone who claims to be morally superior to others. See the origin, usage, and example sentences of this phrase.

  6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › holier-than-thouHolier-than-thou - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase holier-than-thou, which means sanctimonious or morally superior. Find examples, synonyms, and related expressions from various sources.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › holier-than-thouholier-than-thou - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    showing that you think that you are morally better than other people synonym self-righteous. I can't stand his holier-than-thou attitude.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › holier-than-thouholier-than-thou - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 28, 2024 · Learn the meaning, origin, and usage of the adjective holier-than-thou, which means hypocritically or self-righteously pious. See examples, synonyms, translations, and related terms from the Bible and other sources.