Showing posts with label sanctimonious. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sanctimonious. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

sanctimonious

Depending on its context, this word carries a range of emotive responses to it.

Its meaning, 'affecting piety', confirms that some play-acting is taking place.

It is vital to read it as it stands, in a unique position, so that the emotive meaning is clear. It is one of those wonderful words that lend themselves to great vocal interpretation.

Arising from 'sanctity' in 17 Century Latin.