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Synonyms of holier-than-thou

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Another word for holier-than-thou is airy. Other synonyms of holier-than-thou are arrogant, chesty, authoritarian, biggity and big-headed.

Synonyms and similar words for holier-than-thou

adjectiveHypocritically or self-righteously pious; sanctimonious; smugly morally superior.

Meaning of holier-than-thou

  1. adjective Hypocritically or self-righteously pious; sanctimonious; smugly morally superior.

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Questions about synonyms of holier-than-thou

What is another word for holier-than-thou?
Holier-than-thou has 66 synonyms on Word.ws, such as airy, arrogant, chesty, authoritarian, biggity, big-headed, blustery and turgescent.
What does holier-than-thou mean?
Holier-than-thou means hypocritically or self-righteously pious; sanctimonious; smugly morally superior.

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