Supercilious Definition

so͝opər-sĭlē-əs
adjective
Disdainful or contemptuous; full of or characterized by pride or scorn; haughty.
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Origin of Supercilious

  • Latin superciliōsus from supercilium eyebrow, pride super- super- cilium lower eyelid kel-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin superciliōsus (“haughty"), from supercilium (“eyebrow, arrogance").

    From Wiktionary

Supercilious Sentence Examples

  • It is better to be humble and succeed than to be supercilious and fail.

  • The supercilious student couldn't help but to brag about the high score he received on his test.

  • The supercilious lady next door doesn't even smile when we pass in the street.

  • The supercilious attitude of the opposing team was intimidating.

  • The supercilious man boasted about his salary, knowing that he was much wealthier than those around him.

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