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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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