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smug

adjective

Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
MU
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

smʌɡ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

    “A smug glow of self-congratulation”

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Example Sentences

A smug glow of self-congratulation

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