Supercilious
adjective
Acting as if superior to others
“The visiting noble gave a supercilious sniff when shown the cadet quarters, as though offended by their simplicity.”
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What does supercilious mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotWarmly respectful
- NotQuietly curious
- NotDeeply generous
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