supercilious
adjective | /supercilious/
behaving as if one is superior to others; arrogant
supercilious
adjective | /supercilious/
Advanced WordsHARDbehaving as if one is superior to others; arrogant
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"Her supercilious smile annoyed the new employees."
"He answered in a supercilious tone that belittled the questioner."
Mnemonic Trick
SUPERCILIOUS → SUPER + CILIA (eyebrow): raised eyebrow — haughty superiority.
Etymology
From Latin supercilium “eyebrow” → figuratively haughtiness.
Used for disdainful, arrogant behaviour.
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