Word of the Day: Sanctimonious
Sanctimonious – making a show of being morally superior to other people.
Example. Some people have the opinion that private school alumni are cocky, even sanctimonious. Personally, I think not.
Gee Why Life, Pulp word of the day
Sanctimonious – making a show of being morally superior to other people.
Example. Some people have the opinion that private school alumni are cocky, even sanctimonious. Personally, I think not.
Okay, hopefully you found an interesting and usable word or two in the recent word of the day posts. Here’s a recap: allegory antediluvian cognoscenti genuflect gnosis sanctimonious sangfroid supplication suzerain troubadour Any guesses where these words of the day came from?
Troubadour – a French medieval lyric poet composing and singing in Provençal in the 11th to 13th centuries, esp. on the theme of courtly love. A poet who writes verse to music. Example. With her sharp-tongued punditry, the Angry Asian Girl of Baby Dog Days must be influenced by Eminem, the rage-filled, rapping modern troubadour. […]
July 11, 2006 @ 11:22 pm
Just by using “sanctimonious” in a sentence, you’re proving how private school alumni are more cocky! Nah!
July 11, 2006 @ 11:22 pm
Just by using “sanctimonious” in a sentence, you’re proving how private school alumni are more cocky! Nah!