holier-than-thou

[US]/[ˈhɒlɪə ðæn ˈθaʊ]/
[UK]/[ˈhoʊlɪər ðæn ˈðaʊ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Behaving as if morally superior to others; self-righteous.; Characterized by an attitude of smug moral superiority.
n.A person who believes they are morally superior to others.

Phrases & Collocations

holier-than-thou attitude

holier-than-thou types

being holier-than-thou

stop being holier-than-thou

holier-than-thou person

so holier-than-thou

holier-than-thou behavior

holier-than-thou stance

felt holier-than-thou

holier-than-thou air

Example Sentences

she always acted holier-than-thou, judging everyone else's choices.

his holier-than-thou attitude quickly alienated his colleagues.

i'm tired of his holier-than-thou lectures on morality.

there's no need to be holier-than-thou about recycling.

the holier-than-thou preacher lost credibility with the congregation.

stop being holier-than-thou and admit you made a mistake.

i don't appreciate her holier-than-thou comments on my lifestyle.

he adopted a holier-than-thou stance during the debate.

the holier-than-thou attitude is often a defense mechanism.

she dropped her holier-than-thou act when she was caught lying.

it's easy to be holier-than-thou when you're not facing consequences.

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