Wordiyosupercilious
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsu:pəˈsiliəs,/🇺🇸 US/.sju:pә'siliәs/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Behaving as if one is better than others; arrogantly dismissive or contemptuous.
高傲的，目中无人的，傲慢的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuperabove, beyond
+
ciliroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=supercilious
Common Collocations
- 1.supercilious attitude傲慢的态度
- 2.supercilious tone轻蔑的语气
- 3.[supercilious manner]目中无人的举止
- 4.supercilious sneer不屑一顾的冷笑
Example Sentences
- 1.
His supercilious attitude made it difficult for colleagues to approach him with ideas.
- 2.
She gave a supercilious smile and dismissed the proposal without a second thought.
- 3.
The supercilious critic tore apart every entry in the art exhibition.