道貌岸然
dào​mào'àn​rán

dignified

  • created sense approved 道貌岸然 · dào​mào'àn​rán · dignified

    道貌岸然

    dào​mào'àn​rán

    dignified

    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。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 道貌岸然 · dào​mào'àn​rán · sanctimonious

    道貌岸然

    dào​mào'àn​rán

    sanctimonious

    feigning piety or righteousness; hypocritical in appearance

    他表面上道貌岸然，私下里却是个伪君子。

    idiom

    created sense