Associations to the word «Sanctimonious»

Wiktionary

SANCTIMONIOUS, adjective. Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.
SANCTIMONIOUS, adjective. (archaic) Holy, devout.

Dictionary definition

SANCTIMONIOUS, adjective. Excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia