ˈsaŋ(k)təˌmōnē, ˈsaiŋ-, -ni noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sanctimonia, from sanctus holy
1. obsolete : devoutness of intent : holiness
2. obsolete : sacredness
3. : outward or artificial saintliness : assumed or pretended holiness : hypocritical devoutness
its religiousness is … free of pomp and sanctimony — Time