Synonyms

Tartuffery

American

[tahr-toof-uh-ree, -too-fuh-] / tɑrˈtʊf ə ri, -ˈtu fə- /

noun

behavior or character of a Tartuffe, especially hypocritical piety.

Etymology

Origin of Tartuffery

From the French word tartufferie, dating back to 1850–55. See Tartuffe, -ry

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Tartuffery

Every nation has its own "Tartuffery," and calls that its virtue.—One does not know—cannot know, the best that is in one.

From Beyond Good and Evil by Zimmern, Helen

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