self-pleased
Example Sentences
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Just by the self-pleased way he worked out a crick in his neck, you could tell Mr. Gomes was used to stealing the show.
From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2012
Some self-pleased gasbag was always bombinating lengthily about his new airtight Jotul 118 or Vermont Castings Defiant or Fisher Papa Bear.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Boyle's flaw in his past work has been to seem a bit precious and self-pleased.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Canst thou with lying flattery rule me, Until self-pleased myself I see,— Canst thou with rich enjoyment fool me, Let that day be the last for me!
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various
Mrs. Jesser's face took on the self-pleased look of one who has important inside knowledge to impart.
From What The Left Hand Was Doing by Freas, Kelly