Smug: meaning, definitions and examples

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smug

[ smʌɡ ]

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behavior

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Synonyms

conceited, self-satisfied, smirking

Examples of usage

She gave a smug little smile
He was feeling smug after his promotion

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appearance

having a expressive face that shows one is pleased with oneself

Synonyms

conceited, self-satisfied, smirking

Examples of usage

He had a smug look on his face
She looked smugly at her competition

Translations

Translations of the word "smug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presunçoso

arrogante
convencido

🇮🇳 घमंडी

🇩🇪 selbstgefällig

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 самовдоволений

пихатий
самозакоханий

🇵🇱 zarozumiały

🇯🇵 うぬぼれた (unuboreta)

🇫🇷 suffisant

arrogant
prétentieux

🇪🇸 presumido

arrogante
engreído

🇹🇷 kibirli

🇰🇷 잘난 체하는 (jalnan chehaneun)

🇸🇦 متعجرف

🇨🇿 samolibý

arogantní
nafoukaný

🇸🇰 sebavedomý

🇨🇳 自满的 (zìmǎn de)

🇸🇮 samovšečen

🇮🇸 sjálfhverfur

🇰🇿 өзінше

🇬🇪 თავმოყვარედ

🇦🇿 lovğa

🇲🇽 presumido

arrogante
engreído

Word origin

The word 'smug' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word 'smuk', meaning neat. Over time, the meaning of 'smug' evolved to denote an excessive pride or satisfaction in oneself or one's achievements.