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supercilious

[ soo-per-sil-ee-uhs ]
/ ˌsu pərˈsɪl i əs /
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adjective
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
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Origin of supercilious

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin superciliōsus; see supercilium, -ous

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Words related to supercilious

bossy, cavalier, cocky, condescending, contemptuous, disdainful, egotistic, haughty, high-and-mighty, imperious, insolent, lofty, nervy, overbearing, patronizing, proud, scornful, snobby, superior, uppity

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British Dictionary definitions for supercilious

supercilious
/ (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəs) /
adjective
displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference

Derived forms of supercilious

superciliously, adverbsuperciliousness, noun

Word Origin for supercilious

C16: from Latin superciliōsus, from supercilium eyebrow; see superciliary
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