holier-than-thou

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhəʊ.li.ə ð(ə)n ˈðaʊ/

Adjective

derogatory

(derogatory) Hypocritically or self-righteously pious; sanctimonious.

Japanese Meaning

（侮蔑的に）偽善的で自己正当化的な敬虔さを示す態度 / 他人を見下しつつ、道徳的な優越感を装う様子 / 表面的には宗教的、道徳的な行いをしているが、内面はそうではない矛盾した姿勢

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Her holier-than-thou lecture about charity made everyone uncomfortable.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の独善的な慈善に関する説教は、みんなを不快にさせた。

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Sense（1）

(derogatory) Hypocritically or self-righteously pious; sanctimonious.

[T]here are local jealousies and disunities which are not likely to be soothed by the patent fact that companies which most strenuously assert the I-am-holier-than-thou claim daily violate the rules by which they profess to be invariably governed, …]

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more holier-than-thou

（ comparative ）

most holier-than-thou

（ superlative ）

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