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1. supercilious
adjective. ['ˌsuːpɝˈsɪliːəs'] having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
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Etymology
- superciliosus (Latin)
- -osus (Latin)
Rhymes with Supercilious
- punctilious
- bilious
How do you pronounce supercilious?
Pronounce supercilious as ˌsupərˈsɪliəs.
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Sentences with supercilious
1. Adjective
This is also why cats wear their supercilious expressions when they see us rushing frantically about!
Quotes about supercilious
1. The Pompous Psychopomp Its your charge to provide me safe passage to the afterlife,to be a midwife to my dying.Any yet, you hover there, judging me,putting on airs, you supercilious whip-poor-will.You're an embarrassment to nightjars everywhere.Now do your fucking job and take me to hell ~which I guess has already begun,judging by your shitty escort service.
- Beryl Dov
2. supercilious
adjective. ['ˌsuːpɝˈsɪliːəs'] expressive of contempt.
Antonyms
Etymology
- superciliosus (Latin)
- -osus (Latin)