dào​mào'àn​rán

dignified

Senses

道貌岸然 dào​mào'àn​rán dignified

idiom · having a grave, serious, or imposing appearance (often used ironically in modern contexts)

他一副道貌岸然的样子,让在场的人都感到一阵威压。

道貌岸然 dào​mào'àn​rán sanctimonious

idiom · feigning piety or righteousness; hypocritical in appearance

他表面上道貌岸然,私下里却是个伪君子。

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