1The supercilious tone of the aristocrat made it clear that he considered himself above the common folk.
2Is it possible to be confident without coming across as supercilious or arrogant?
3Her supercilious attitude towards her colleagues made it difficult for her to build meaningful relationships at work.
4Avoid sounding supercilious in your writing; use a tone that is confident but not condescending.
5There is a fine line between being assertive and being supercilious; the former commands respect, while the latter inspires resentment.