smug

adjective
UK: /smʌɡ/
US: /smʌɡ/

  1. Looking or feeling very pleased and satisfied with yourself, often in a way that annoys other people.

    1. He looked so smug after winning the game.
    2. The smug look on his face after he correctly answered all the questions made me dislike him.

Synonyms

self-satisfied complacent superior conceited
smug adjective

  1. Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

    1. She felt smug about getting a good grade.
    2. Don't be so smug just because you finished the project before everyone else.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "smug" is /smʌɡ/ in British English and /smʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "smug": self-satisfied, complacent, superior, conceited.

Example usage of "smug": "He looked so smug after winning the game.". More examples on the page.