How many syllables in smugly?

There are 2 syllables in the word smugly.

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How to pronounce smugly:

Definition of smugly:

smugly (adjective):: highly self-satisfied

Synonyms for smugly:

arrogant

assured

biggety

biggity

bigheaded

boastful

bombastic

braggy

bumptious

cocky

complacent

conceited

confident

consequential

domineering

egoistic

egoistical

egotistic

egotistical

haughty

high-and-mighty

important

overweening

pompous

prideful

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Antonyms for smugly:

demurely

egolessly

humbly

meekly

modestly

unhappily

unsurely

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