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supercilious

/səˈpɜːrsɪliəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does supercilious mean?

adjective

Having or showing a feeling of being superior to others; looking down on people because you think you are better than them.

Example

"The supercilious attitude of the professor made the students feel uncomfortable."

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