supercilious
adjectiveHow many syllables in supercilious?
There are 5 syllables in the word supercilious.How to pronounce supercilious:
Definition of supercilious:
- supercilious (adjective):
- coolly and patronizingly haughty
- behaving in a superior and arrogant manner
- having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
Synonyms for supercilious:
pretentiousbumptiouspridefuldisdainfulvainglorioussnootypompousauthoritarianhaughtycontemptuousShow 15 more
Antonyms for supercilious:
accommodatingreverentialconsideratesupinecomplimentaryapproachablesheepishhesitantbenevolentsmarmyShow 15 more
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