sanctimonious
adjectiveMaking a self-righteous display of moral superiority.
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scandalous
adjectiveCausing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.
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adjectiveConvinced of one's own moral superiority, often intolerantly.
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adjectiveExpressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.
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nounA public religious address; more broadly, a speech offering moral instruction.
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adjectiveDirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.
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