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Smug

Definition

(informal) Feeling or showing excessive pride or satisfaction, especially because of a feeling of superiority over others; self-satisfied and often annoyingly so.

Example Sentences

1The smug look on his face when he won the debate was off-putting to the audience.
2She came across as smug and condescending in her interview, which put off several potential employers.
3The smug tone of the article was evident in its dismissive language towards opposing viewpoints.
4His smug attitude towards those less fortunate than him made it difficult for others to empathize with him.
5The politician's smug response to the scandal only served to further erode public trust in her administration.

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