smugness

Definition von smugness im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: The result or product of being smug; The state or quality of being smug; {n} spruceness, neatness, cleanness; {i} quality of being smug, quality of being self-satisfied, complacency; The quality or state of being smug; The property of being smug; an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
smug: {a} nice, spruce, neat, clean, tricked up
smug: disapproval If you say that someone is smug, you are criticizing the fact they seem very pleased with how good, clever, or lucky they are. Thomas and his wife looked at each other in smug satisfaction. showing too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success - used to show disapproval smug about (Probably from smuck )
smug: To make smug, or spruce
smug: Irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied
smug: {s} self-satisfied, complacent, pleased with oneself, self-righteous
smug: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation
smug: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation"
smug: Studiously neat or nice, especially in dress; spruce; affectedly precise; smooth and prim

smugness

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smʌgnıs

/ˈsməgnəs/ /ˈsmʌɡnəs/

[ 'sm&g ] (adjective.) 1551. From smug +‎ -ness

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