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treating others as if one is superior to them
- His supercilious remarks made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
- She wore a supercilious smile while discussing her achievements.
- Her supercilious attitude toward the junior staff was noted by management.
- The supercilious manager dismissed the suggestions of his subordinates.
- She acted with a supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her.