C1adverbformalsocietyphilosophy
US/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that shows you do not follow the beliefs you claim to have
In context
The minister hypocritically condemned waste while spending public money on luxury trips.
He hypocritically lectured his staff about honesty, yet he lied to customers every day.
Critics say the company has acted hypocritically, praising green energy while polluting rivers.
Words that go with hypocritically
verb + adverb
- act hypocriticallyPoliticians who act hypocritically soon lose public trust.
- behave hypocriticallyShe felt she had behaved hypocritically by criticizing him.
adverb + verb
- hypocritically claimHe hypocritically claimed to support equal pay.
- hypocritically condemnThe newspaper hypocritically condemned the practice it had once defended.
adverb + adjective
- hypocritically silentMany leaders remained hypocritically silent about the scandal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He acted hypocritical.Correct: He acted hypocritically.