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hipocrítamente

[i.po.kri.tá.men.te]
adverb
hypocritically
1. In a manner that demonstrates hypocrisy; pretending to have virtues, moral standards, or beliefs that one does not actually possess
He spoke hipocrítamente about honesty while stealing from his company.
Ele falava hipocrítamente sobre honestidade enquanto roubava da sua empresa.
2. In a deceitful way; with false appearance of sincerity or virtue
She hipocrítamente expressed concern for the poor while ignoring their suffering.
Ela expressou hipocrítamente preocupação pelos pobres enquanto ignorava o sofrimento deles.
Synonyms
falsamentefingidamenteenganosamentedesonestamente
Antonyms
sinceramentehonestamentelegitimamenteautenticamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipocrítamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
hipocrítamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

agir hipocrítamente
falar hipocrítamente
comportar-se hipocrítamente com falsidade
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