holier-than-thou



holier-than-thou

someone who is holier-than-thou behaves as if they have better morals than other people I can't stand that holier-than-thou attitude that some vegetarians have.

holier-than-thou

mod. superior in piety; condescending. She has such a holier-than-thou attitude.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ElenEL-enWelsh
Luigsech-Ancient Irish
Fernandefer-NAWNDFrench
FlowerFLOW-ərEnglish (Rare)
JontyJAHN-teeEnglish (British)
MienMEENDutch, Limburgish