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Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

characterized by self-righteousness or piousness;

e.g. The philosopher argued that things can be rectitudinous if the person had a good intention.

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Similar Words

Artificial

Backhanded

Canting

Counterfeit

Double

Double-dealing

Double-faced

Fake

Feigned

Goody-goody

Holier-than-thou

Hypocritical

Incorrupt

Incorruptible

Insincere

Janus-faced

Moralistic

Pharisaical

Pious

Sanctimonious

Self-righteous

Simon-pure

Unobjectionable

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Opposite Words

Artless

Candid

Direct

Forthright

Frank

Genuine

Heart-to-heart

Heartfelt

Honest

Open

Plain

Sincere

Straightforward

Undesigning

Unfeigned

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Related Words

All right

Decent

Ethic

Ethical

Good

Honest

Honorable

Just

Moral

Nice

Right

Right-minded

Righteous

Straight

True

Upright

Virtuous

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