sanctified

"The teacher's sanctimonious pronouncements about proper behavior seemed hypocritical, especially since she often arrived late to school herself. "

"Before the school play, the students carefully cleansed the stage of all the old paint markings. "

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."

"The family consecrated the new dining room table, believing it would be a place for joyful gatherings. "

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

"Her judgmental comments about the way I dress made me feel insecure. "

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

"The graduation was full of ceremonial, honoring the students' achievements with speeches and awards. "