smugly tell

Frequency: 4.11.8 per million words

to speak with excessive pride in one's own achievements or situation

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Examples (10)

  • He would smugly tell everyone about his perfect score on the exam.
  • She smugly told her rivals that she had already secured the top position.
  • Don't smugly tell me you warned me; I'm well aware of the consequences.
  • The CEO smugly told the investors that the company's profits were soaring.
  • After winning the championship, he couldn't help but smugly tell his teammates how crucial his contribution was.
  • They smugly told us their new strategy was foolproof and guaranteed success.
  • He'll probably smugly tell you all about his recent promotion and new corner office.
  • She would often smugly tell stories of her early career triumphs to new employees.
  • Instead of offering help, he chose to smugly tell them they had misinterpreted the instructions.
  • The veteran player smugly told the rookie that experience always wins over raw talent.