Synonyms for sanctimony
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
Related words
- Word family
- sanctimonious sanctimoniousness
Forms
- Plural
- sanctimonies → hypocrisies…
Example sentences
- hypocrisy Hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sanctimony | rising | |
| hypocrisy | steady | |
| sanctimoniousness | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- hypocrisy4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hypocrisy4 = 4 syllables).