Sanctimonious or self-righteous to an annoying degree; priggish
Of the Pharisees
Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. [from 16th c.]
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.
Exhibiting smug or unwarranted confidence in one's own righteousness:
Devoted to a religion or to the fulfillment of religious obligations:
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Having great reverence for God; pious.
(Slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.
Having or showing religious devotion; zealous in the performance of religious obligations
Extremely scrupulous or conscientious:
Of, relating to, resembling, or befitting a saint.
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religion (related)
Deeply concerned with God and the beliefs and practice of religion
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