Smug

//smʌɡ//

Word Type

Verb

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

The word "smug" can be used as verb, adjective, noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

smugly smugness

Etymologically Related To

Related Terms

pleased self complacent self satisfied spruce

Similar Terms

content contented

Synonym Network

complacent gloaty self satisfied

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