noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being excessively pleased with oneself; smugness. uncountable
2. 2
   the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself wordnet
3. 3
   A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation. uncountable

   "Without being in any way smug she was radiant with self-satisfaction and well-doing."

Synonyms

All synonyms

amour-propreautoeroticismbovinitycomplacencecomplacencecomplacency

Example

More examples

"Usually Tom uses a fleshlight for self-satisfaction."

Etymology

From self- + satisfaction.

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