Definitions

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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His grin turned smug, perching precariously on his lips like it might fall off.

From Literature

Tansy’d be standing smug in the front door, calling us cattle to the trough of knowledge.

From Literature

There’s no teasing edge to his voice, no smug smile.

From Literature

A moment later someone set a tray down next to mine, and I turned, fully expecting to see Regan looking smug.

From Literature

He had such a smug and teasing look on his face, like he knew a secret about me.

From Literature