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SMUG Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word smug. (exact relations)
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self-satisfied
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

• contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

complacent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

arrogant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

cocky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• overly self-confident or self-assertive

conceited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

condescending
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

confident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by confidence or assurance

adjective satellite

• persuaded of; very sure

• not liable to error in judgment or action

egotistical
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

• characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

haughty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

pretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

proud
adjectiveadj
adjective

• feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

adjective satellite

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

superior
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of high or superior quality or performance

• of or characteristic of high rank or importance

• written or printed above and to one side of another character

• having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit

noun

• the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes

• one of greater rank or station or quality

• a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth

• the head of a religious community

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by

• having a higher rank

• (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by

Alternatives for SELF-SATISFIED

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