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supercilious
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treating others as if one is superior to them
1.1
showing contempt or disdain through an attitude of superiority
supercilious
adj
superciliously
adv
superciliously
adv
superciliousness
n
superciliousness
n
Example
The supercilious manager dismissed the suggestions of his subordinates.
Her supercilious attitude toward the junior staff was noted by management.
She wore a supercilious smile while discussing her achievements.
His supercilious remarks made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.
She acted with a supercilious air as if everyone else were beneath her.
