seem smug
Frequency: 7.411.8 per million words
To appear to be overly self-satisfied.
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- He tends to seem quite smug whenever he gets the highest score.
- After their easy victory, the players couldn't help but seem a bit smug.
- She tried hard not to seem smug about her new job, but a smile played on her lips.
- Why does he always seem so smug when discussing his investments?
- If you constantly boast, you will undoubtedly seem smug to your colleagues.
- The way he responded made him seem incredibly smug and self-satisfied.
- Despite her accomplishments, she genuinely didn't want to seem smug.
- It's easy for successful people to accidentally seem smug to those less fortunate.
- He seemed almost smug as he presented his flawless report to the board.
- Don't let your confidence make you seem smug; humility is key.