Word familyadverbholilynounholinessholydamholy of holiesHoly Spiritholystoneholy warholy waterHoly Weekadjectiveholier-than-thouholy
ˌholier-than-ˈthouadjectiveadj
GOOD/MORALshowing that you think you are morally better than other people – used to show disapproval 自命清高的,道德上自视甚高的〔含贬义〕SYN self-righteous
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holier-than-thou• I know he doesn't smoke or drink but I wish he wasn't so holier-than-thou.• a holier-than-thou attitude• She was intensely irritated by Emma's holier-than-thou attitude.