supercilious
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pərˈsɪl adjective
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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supercilious (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference | |
| [C16: from Latin superciliōsus, from supercilium eyebrow; see | |
| super'ciliously | |
| —adv | |
| super'ciliousness | |
| —n | |
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Supercilious
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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supercilious
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Example sentences
It should also be pointed out that many planners have a supercilious view of intelligence and intelligence officers.
One reason was its supercilious tone, which ill accords with its slapdash composition.
The supercilious bearing of the old nobility could not be borne by the new peers.
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