Supercilious: meaning, definitions and examples
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supercilious
[ ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.əs ]
attitude
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Synonyms
arrogant, condescending, haughty
Examples of usage
- She always spoke in a supercilious tone, as if everyone around her was beneath her.
- His supercilious attitude made it difficult for others to approach him.
- Don't be so supercilious, no one likes a know-it-all.
appearance
Having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her supercilious smile made it clear that she considered herself superior.
- The supercilious look on his face angered those around him.
Translations
Translations of the word "supercilious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrogante
🇮🇳 अहंकारी
🇩🇪 überheblich
🇮🇩 angkuh
🇺🇦 зарозумілий
🇵🇱 wyniosły
🇯🇵 傲慢な (ごうまんな)
🇫🇷 hautain
🇪🇸 arrogante
🇹🇷 kibirli
🇰🇷 거만한
🇸🇦 متعجرف
🇨🇿 povýšený
🇸🇰 povýšený
🇨🇳 傲慢的
🇸🇮 prevzeten
🇮🇸 dráttharður
🇰🇿 менмен
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული
🇦🇿 kibirli
🇲🇽 arrogante
Word origin
The word 'supercilious' originated from the Latin word 'super' meaning above, and 'cilium' meaning eyelid. In ancient Rome, raising one's eyebrows was seen as a sign of haughtiness or disdain towards others. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who looks down on others with a sense of superiority.