Meaning & use
smug
Showing excessive pride or satisfaction with oneself in a way that annoys others.
See it in a sentence
He gave a smug grin after winning the argument in front of everyone.
Her smug tone made it clear she had expected to be right all along.
A note on using this word
Smug always has a negative connotation, unlike 'confident' or 'proud', which can be positive.
Words with a similar meaning
self-satisfiedconceited
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