smugly

American  

[smuhg-lee] / ˈsmʌg li /

adverb

1. in a way that is contentedly confident of one’s ability, superiority, or correctness; in a self-satisfied or complacent way.

   I think I'm just as good as lots of those people who are sitting so smugly in judgment over me.

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Other Word Forms

• unsmugly adverb

Etymology

Origin of smugly

smug ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

And if you’re wondering whether money or brains has more power, there’s a scene in which Henrich uses a chamber pot and smugly orders Victor to “flush that for me.”

From Los Angeles Times

For every time you hear an Angeleno smugly say “I thrifted it,” there’s a story behind the last hands that held the garment.

From Los Angeles Times

The video ends with Turchin staring in confusion at his bowl, now empty, and Bass smugly swaying to the pop melody.

From Los Angeles Times

Sinclair — more than a bit smugly — in the prologue to “The Lesson.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Better come early,” the “Bear Book” smugly advises those interested in relocating, “and avoid disappointment. “

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