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
Loanwordsmugother
=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.