self-right|eous

self-right|eous
self-right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective.
thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »

She's narrow and self-righteous (Eden Phillpotts).

self´-right´eous|ly, adverb.
self´-right´eous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • self´-right´eous|ly — self right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness …   Useful english dictionary

  • self´-right´eous|ness — self right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-righteous — self right′eous adj. confident of one s own righteousness, esp. when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others • Etymology: 1670–80 self right′eously, adv. self right′eousness, n …   From formal English to slang

  • Self-righteousness — Self right eous*ness, n. The quality or state of being self righteous; pharisaism. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Self-righteous — Self right eous, a. Righteous in one s own esteem; pharisaic. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • righteous — right|eous [ˈraıtʃəs] adj [: Old English; Origin: rihtwis, from riht right (noun) + wis wise ] 1.) righteous indignation/anger etc strong feelings of anger when you think a situation is not morally right or fair ▪ He was full of righteous… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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