self-righteously

IPA/ˌself ˈraɪtʃəsli/
IPA/ˌself ˈraɪtʃəsli/

self-righteously — 副詞

1. with smug moral certainty, as if your own standards are the only proper ones and

1.副詞C2
釋義

自以為是地

帶著自認最正確的姿態

with smug moral certainty, as if your own standards are the only proper ones and everyone else falls short

例句

Pedro spoke self-righteously about recycling after flying abroad six times that year.

Pedro 那年都已經飛出國六次了，卻還自以為是地談論回收。

speak self-righteously about [something]

Diya self-righteously told her brother to turn lights off, then left every lamp on.

Diya 自以為是地叫弟弟關燈，自己卻把每盞燈都開著。

self-righteously tell [someone] to [do something]

同義詞
  • sanctimoniously

    Stronger and more formal, often stressing fake holiness or public moral posturing.

  • smugly

    Broader and less moral; it can describe satisfaction with oneself even when no moral judgment is involved.

  • condescendingly

    Focuses on talking down to others, not specifically on claiming moral purity.

反義詞
  • humbly

    Shows modesty and avoids acting morally above other people.

  • modestly

    Stresses not drawing attention to your own importance or correctness.

文法句型

speak self-righteously about [something]

self-righteously tell [someone] to [do something]

self-righteously + clause

用法筆記

Usually describes a way of speaking, smiling, or blaming that sounds morally superior. It often suggests that the person is judging others while ignoring their own faults.

常見錯誤

❌The nurse self-righteously demanded safer gloves after repeated injuries.
✅The nurse righteously demanded safer gloves after repeated injuries.
💡self-righteously suggests smug moral superiority, while righteously fits anger that is genuinely justified.