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smug

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /smʌɡ/

smug means: Too pleased with yourself, in a way that annoys other people.

adjective

TOO SELF SATISFIEDB2

Too pleased with yourself, in a way that annoys other people.

  • He looked smug after winning.
  • Don’t be so smug about your success.
  • She gave me a smug smile when I made a mistake.

How to use it: smug about something (He was smug about getting the highest score.)

Similar words: self-satisfied, self-congratulatory

Opposites: humble

Common phrases: smug smile, smug about something

SELF SATISFIED LOOKB2

Showing that you are too pleased with yourself, in a way that annoys others.

  • I disliked his smug grin.
  • Her smug tone made the answer sound rude.
  • He wore a smug expression throughout the interview.

Similar words: self-satisfied, self-congratulatory

Opposites: humble

Common phrases: smug expression, smug grin

Questions about smug

What does smug mean?

Too pleased with yourself, in a way that annoys other people.

What is smug in other languages?

Türkçe: kendini beğenmiş · Español: engreído · Français: suffisant · Deutsch: selbstgefällig · Italiano: compiaciuto · 日本語: 独りよがりな

How do you pronounce smug?

It is pronounced /smʌɡ/.

How do you use smug in a sentence?

He looked smug after winning. Don’t be so smug about your success.

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