smug

1 of 1adjective

/smʌɡ/

Forms:smugger,smuggest

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

His smug grin revealed his satisfaction with winning the competition.
She gave a smug look after receiving praise for her work, as if she expected nothing less.
The politician's smug attitude turned off voters who were looking for sincerity and humility.
The wealthy businessman wore a smug expression as he flaunted his expensive possessions.
She couldn't help but feel smug when her prediction came true, proving her doubters wrong.

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