— sanctimoniously , adv. — sanctimoniousness , n.
/sangk'teuh moh"nee euhs/ , adj.
1. making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.: They resented his sanctimonious comments on immorality in America.
2. Obs. holy; sacred.
[ 1595-1605; SANCTIMONY + -OUS ]