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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My thoughts flashed immediately to Elliot and his smug confidence that he was going to win that test and level up.

From Literature

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

From Literature

Mr. Powell, smirking and smug, tells his life story to a visiting priest who drops by his cell for a last conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chica looked as smug as a green turtle can look, and didn’t seem to mind at all.

From Literature

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

From Literature