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smugly

adverb

In a smug manner

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
MU
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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adverb

  1. In a smug manner

    “The bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for concern”

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The bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for concern

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