Sainteté (en. Holiness)
/sɛ̃.te.te/
Synonyms
- pureté
- sacralité
- sainteté morale
Slang Meanings
To have an exaggeratedly pious attitude.
He acts saintly, but he is not immune to criticism.
Il fait le saint, mais il n'est pas à l'abri des critiques.
To behave pretentiously by posing as a moral hero.
She often adopts an air of holiness during discussions.
Elle prend souvent un air de sainteté lors de discussions.