sanc·ti·mo·ny \ˈsaŋ(k)təˌmōnē, ˈsaiŋ-, -ni\noun (-es) Etymology: Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sanctimonia, from sanctus holy 1.obsolete: devoutness of intent : holiness 2.obsolete: sacredness 3.: outward or artificial saintliness : assumed or pretended holiness : hypocritical devoutness < its religiousness is … free of pomp and sanctimony — Time >