sanctimony
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.ni/ / /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌməʊ.ni/ / /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/
noun
Etymology: From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), from sanctus (“holy”) + -monia (“action or result of an action”).
- A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
“At its best[…] “The Newsroom” has a wit, sophistication and manic energy that recalls James L. Brooks’s classic movie “Broadcast News.” But at its worst, the show chokes on its own sanctimony.”
- A state of holiness.