Smugly

adv

adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a self-satisfied manner.

    "He was smirking smugly at us."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a smug manner wordnet

Synonyms

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arrogantlyboldlycockilycomplacentlyconceitedlycondescendingly

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"Ziri simply looked at Rima smugly."

Etymology

From smug + -ly.

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