Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supercilious
Adjective
/ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
Definition
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Examples
- The supercilious student often looked down on his classmates.
- Her supercilious attitude made her unpopular among her peers.
- He gave a supercilious smile, as if he knew something everyone else did not.
Meaning
Showing arrogance or disdain for others.
Synonyms
- Arrogant
- Conceited
- Haughty
- Disdainful
- Snobbish
