very smug
Frequency: 8.019.4 per million words
To a high degree of self-satisfaction.
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Examples (10)
- He looked very smug after winning the debate.
- She had a very smug expression on her face when she heard the news.
- Don't be so very smug about your recent promotion.
- The winner gave a very smug smile to the cameras.
- It’s hard not to feel very smug when you are proven right.
- The politician sounded very smug during the television interview.
- They were very smug about their expensive new car.
- He was very smug when he saw his rival finally fail.
- The team felt very smug after their crushing victory.
- She seemed very smug about her perfect test results.