What is another word for holier-than-thou?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈə͡ʊliəðɐnðˈa͡ʊ], [ hˈəʊliəðɐnðˈaʊ], [ h_ˈəʊ_l_i__ə_ð_ɐ_n_ð_ˈaʊ]
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Synonyms for Holier-than-thou:
adj.
• all (adjective) • goody-goody (adjective) • Other relevant words: (adjective) • pious (adjective)- devoted,
- sanctified,
- religious,
- faithful,
- superstitious,
- godly,
- holy,
- worshipful,
- dutiful,
- christian,
- reverent,
- devout,
- cultist,
- solemn,
- prayerful,
- dogmatic,
- obedient.
n.
• holier-than-thou (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- formalistic,
- judgmental,
- high hat,
- Pharisean,
- goody,
- sniveling,
- prim,
- fulsome,
- Pecksniffian,
- smarmy,
- insincere,
- pi,
- overconfident,
- self-important,
- hypocritical,
- false,
- slimy,
- snobbish,
- preachy,
- Simon-pure,
- unctuous,
- mealymouthed,
- Canting,
- complacent,
- Hypocritic,
- oily,
- artificial,
- affected,
- mealy-mouthed,
- priggish,
- pretentious.
How to use "Holier-than-thou" in context?
attitude in today's society
In today's society, it seems as though attitudes towardsholiness are on the rise. We seem to be on a quest for someone or something to put us above everyone else. We seem to be striving for that "holier-than-thou" attitude. Sometimes this quest for holiness can befound in religious circles, but it can also be found in other aspects of our lives. For example, we might feel inclined to judge people based on their beliefs, without bothering to listen to what they have to say.
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