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Definition supercilious in British English

supercilious adjective

adjective
/ˌsuːpə(r)ˈsɪliəs/
1

a supercilious person behaves as if they think they are better or more important than everyone else

Example

a supercilious manner/smile/attitude

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Definition supercilious in British English