smug
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You can see this smug ease in Citi’s Panic/Euphoria Model External link, a gauge of sentiment now called the Levkovich Index.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But while the Chinese may be right in their analysis, they shouldn’t be too smug about it.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
If you are one of those feeling smug because you predicted this, did you take pleasure in the 4-0 defeat four years ago, or the 4-0 before that, or the 5-0 before that?
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
I can see the smug, self-righteous expressions on their faces change to shock and bewilderment.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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