be smug

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

To be in a state of excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

smugVERBS + smug

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to be quite smug after winning a competition.
  • Don't be so smug; you haven't won yet.
  • She seemed to be rather smug about her perfect test score.
  • It's easy to be smug when things are going well.
  • After proving his point, he couldn't help but be a little smug.
  • They used to be incredibly smug about their exclusive club.
  • I don't like people who are always smug about their achievements.
  • He will probably be smug if he gets the promotion.
  • Despite her success, she tried not to be smug.
  • You shouldn't be smug about others' misfortunes.