supercilious
su
ˌsu
soo
per
pɜr
pēr
ci
ˈsɪ
si
lious
liəs
liēs
/sˌuːpəsˈɪlɪəs/

Definition & Meaning of "supercilious"in English

supercilious
01

treating others as if one is superior to them

supercilious definition and meaning
Examples
His supercilious remarks made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
1.1

showing contempt or disdain through an attitude of superiority

Examples
At the conference, he adopted a supercilious attitude, belittling the contributions of his peers.
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