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Definition of Supercilious
1. Adjective. Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. "A more swaggering mood than usual"
Exact synonyms: Disdainful, Haughty, Imperious, Lordly, Overbearing, Prideful, Sniffy, Swaggering
Similar to: Proud
Derivative terms: Disdainfulness, Haughtiness, Imperiousness, Lordliness, Overbearingness, Superciliousness
Similar to: Proud
Derivative terms: Disdainfulness, Haughtiness, Imperiousness, Lordliness, Overbearingness, Superciliousness
2. Adjective. Expressive of contempt. "Makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one"
Definition of Supercilious
1. a. Lofty with pride; haughty; dictatorial; overbearing; arrogant; as, a supercilious officer; asupercilious air; supercilious behavior.
Definition of Supercilious
1. Adjective. Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Supercilious
1. [adj]