smug

[smuhg] / smʌg /

ADJECTIVE

pleased with oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complacent egotistical pompous self-righteous self-satisfied

WEAK

conceited egoistic holier-than-thou hotshot priggish puffed-up self-contented snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up stuffy superior vainglorious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble

WEAK

modest unhappy unself-confident unsure

Example Sentences

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I look to Camille, expecting a smug I told you so, but her face is white.

From Literature

The boy felt a little smug about that.

From Literature

He tried to look smug, but I could see he was nervous.

From Literature

If you do already manage to fit in regular gym workouts, or a game of football once a week, you can stop feeling smug now.

From BBC

A smug grin spread across General Knox’s face.

From Literature