# sanctimony

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.mə.ni/

## Definitions
1. A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
2. A state of holiness.

## Etymology
From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), from sanctus (“holy”) + -monia (“action or result of an action”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sanctimony