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.