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supercilious

[ soo-per-sil-ee-uhs ]

adjective

  1. haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.

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supercilious

/ ˌːəˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܱˈdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˌܱˈdzܲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • p·i·dzܲ· adverb
  • p·i·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲȴ··i·dzܲ adjective
  • ܲȴ··i·dzܲ·ly adverb
  • ܲȴ··i·dzܲ·ness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of supercilious1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin ܱōܲ; supercilium, -ous
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of supercilious1

C16: from Latin ܱōܲ, from supercilium eyebrow; see superciliary
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Even FOX News has called out the Republicans for their supercilious stupidity.

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It's very fitting that a supercilious centrist group like No Labels would deliver the death blow to American democracy.

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LB has few prospects — and certainly is not interested in pompous developer Darcy Wong, who is as supercilious as he is wealthy.

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You wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of this supercilious glance.

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How does a supercilious, uncharismatic billionaire bully attract a horde of ardent fans?

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