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Pietistic (Adjective)

Excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile".

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The pietistic politician was more concerned with being seen as virtuous than actually doing good for the community.
Her neighbor's pietistic nature made him insufferable to be around, always judging others for their perceived shortcomings.
The televangelist's pietistic sermons were laced with condemnation of sins he himself was guilty of committing.
The town's pietistic leaders were quick to condemn the new art exhibit, deeming it too racy for their supposedly moral community.
His pietistic attitude towards charity work made it seem like he was doing it more for his own reputation than to actually help those in need.