supercilious

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpəˈsɪliəs/

Definition

Behaving as though one is superior to others and showing contempt for people considered less important.

Examples

• She gave a supercilious smile when I asked a question she deemed too simple.

• His supercilious attitude made it impossible for him to keep friends for very long.

• The manager's supercilious tone during the meeting offended several junior staff members.

Synonyms of supercilious

Words with a similar meaning to supercilious:

• haughty
• arrogant
• snobbish
• condescending

Antonyms of supercilious

Words with the opposite meaning to supercilious:

• humble
• modest

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