smug
Example Sentences
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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
When I say good, I don’t mean smug or perfect.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
They are lulled into a smug confidence that his threats will always be toothless bluster.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
We have our share of smug, unpleasant, self-entitled locals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
He tried to look smug, but I could see he was nervous.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing smug
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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