smug
Comparative
smugger
Superlative
smuggest
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showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments
- His smug grin revealed his satisfaction with winning the competition.
- She gave a smug look after receiving praise for her work, as if she expected nothing less.
- The politician's smug attitude turned off voters who were looking for sincerity and humility.
- The wealthy businessman wore a smug expression as he flaunted his expensive possessions.
- She couldn't help but feel smug when her prediction came true, proving her doubters wrong.
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