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SELF-RIGHTEOUS

(adj.sat)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Self-Righteous.

Self-Righteous - as an adjective satellite

Excessively or hypocritically pious

Example: "A sickening sanctimonious smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holier-than-thoupharisaic16pharisaical18pietistic13pietistical15sanctimonious17

Example Sentences

"She had a self-righteous attitude that made it difficult to have a conversation with her."
"His self-righteous behavior caused tension among his colleagues."
"I find it hard to tolerate self-righteous people who think they are always right."
"She preached her opinions in a self-righteous tone."
"He always has a self-righteous smirk on his face as if he knows better than everyone else."
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Is SELF-RIGHTEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-righteous is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SELF-RIGHTEOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, self-righteous is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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SELF-RIGHTEOUS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is SELF-RIGHTEOUS a valid WordFeud word?
No, self-righteous is NOT valid for WordFeud
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