smug

🇬🇧 UK/smʌg/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Irritatingly self-satisfied or complacent; showing excessive pride in oneself.

自鸣得意的;沾沾自喜的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
smugother
=smug

Common Collocations

  • 1.smug smile自得其乐的微笑
  • 2.smug expression自鸣得意的表情
  • 3.feel smug沾沾自喜
  • 4.smug satisfaction洋洋自得的满足感

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He gave a smug smile when his prediction turned out to be correct.

  • 2.

    Her smug attitude after winning the debate annoyed her classmates.

  • 3.

    Don't be so smug — you just got lucky this time.

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