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haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
Related forms
su·per·cil·i·ous·ly, adverb
su·per·cil·i·ous·ness, noun
un·su·per·cil·i·ous, adjective
un·su·per·cil·i·ous·ly, adverb
un·su·per·cil·i·ous·ness, noun
Synonyms
arrogant, scornful.
arrogant, scornful.
Antonyms
humble.
humble.
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