supercilious

[ soo-per-sil-ee-uhs ]
/ ˌsu pərˈsɪl i əs /
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adjective

haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.

Origin of supercilious

From the Latin word superciliōsus, dating back to 1520–30. See supercilium, -ous

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Words nearby supercilious

supercharger, superchurch, superciliary, superciliary arch, superciliary ridge, supercilious, supercilium, supercity, superclass, supercluster, supercoil

Words related to supercilious

bossy, cavalier, cocky, condescending, contemptuous, disdainful, egotistic, haughty, imperious, insolent, lofty, nervy, overbearing, patronizing, proud, scornful, superior, uppity, vainglorious, high-and-mighty

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British Dictionary definitions for supercilious

supercilious
/ (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəs) /

adjective

displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference

Derived forms of supercilious

superciliously, adverb superciliousness, noun

Word Origin for supercilious

C16: from Latin superciliōsus, from supercilium eyebrow; see superciliary