DeSanctimonious

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Meaning · English

Ron DeSantis.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Mr Trump mockingly referred to his onetime ally, who won the Sunshine State's 2018 gubernatorial election after earning the then-president's endorsement, as Ron DeSanctimonious while discussing his standing in the polls during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “DeSanctimonious” mean?

Ron DeSantis.

Is “DeSanctimonious” formal or informal?

DeSanctimonious is generally derogatory, slang.