self-righteous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
    pharisaic; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
    • a sickening sanctimonious smile

WordNet


Self`-right"eous adjective
Definitions
  1. Righteous in one's own esteem; pharisaic.

Webster 1913