Definition of Self-righteous

1. Adjective. Excessively or hypocritically pious. "A sickening sanctimonious smile"

Exact synonyms: Holier-than-thou, Pharisaic, Pharisaical, Pietistic, Pietistical, Sanctimonious
Similar to: Pious
Derivative terms: Pharisee, Pharisee, Pietism, Pietism, Sanctimoniousness, Sanctimony

Definition of Self-righteous

1. Adjective. piously self-assured and smugly moralistic ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-righteous

self-renunciation
self-repelling
self-replicating
self-report inventory
self-report personality inventory
self-reproach
self-reproof
self-rescuer
self-rescuers
self-respect
self-respectful
self-respecting
self-restraint
self-retaining catheter
self-right
self-righteous (current term)
self-righteously
self-righteousness
self-rising
self-rising flour
self-rule
self-sabotage
self-sacrifice
self-sacrifices
self-sacrificing
self-same
self-satisfaction
self-satisfied
self-sealing
self-secure

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