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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
Example
Her supercilious remarks about the artwork revealed her disdain for contemporary styles.
At the conference, he adopted a supercilious attitude, belittling the contributions of his peers.
Example
The waiter's supercilious tone was off-putting, making us regret choosing that particular restaurant.
Even as a young student, he had a supercilious manner that made him unpopular in school.
Her supercilious remarks about the artwork revealed her disdain for contemporary styles.
At the conference, he adopted a supercilious attitude, belittling the contributions of his peers.
