smug

Example Sentences

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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

Churro pranced in a circle in Natalie’s lap, smug with victory, then settled down and closed his eyes.

From Literature

That remark came in response to Newsom calling Bessent’s speech “smug” for suggesting that the average American couple was buying up homes as rentals for their retirements.

From Los Angeles Times

And feeling a bit smug over my victory, I returned to my rocking chair and pulled the petticoat back onto my lap.

From Literature