Cool MateSignificado de Smugness
A feeling or belief that one is superior to others.
In simple words: A feeling of being better than others.
Smugness em uma frase
- Her smugness was evident after she received the award.
- He couldn't hide his smugness when he flaunted his new car.
- The team's smugness after winning was off-putting to the rival players.
- She rolled her eyes at his smugness during the conversation.
- Smugness often alienates others, making them feel inferior.
Como usar Smugness
Often used to describe attitudes or behaviors perceived as arrogant. Not generally used in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'smug' as someone with a self-satisfied grin.
Palavras relacionadas
Collocations with Smugness
- display smugness
- feel smugness
- exude smugness
- smugness about achievements
- smugness in victory
Synonyms for Smugness
- self-satisfaction
- complacency
- smugness
- arrogance
- conceit
Common mistakes with Smugness
- Confused with 'humility' - mixing up self-satisfaction and modesty.
- Using the word in overly formal situations - it feels more casual.
- Assuming the noun can describe a positive trait - it's generally negative.
Smugness appears in
Smugness em outros idiomas
More words like Smugness
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Perguntas frequentes sobre "Smugness"
O que significa "Smugness"?
A feeling of being better than others.
Qual é a definição de "Smugness"?
A feeling or belief that one is superior to others.
Como se usa "Smugness" em uma frase?
Her smugness was evident after she received the award.
Pode dar outro exemplo de "Smugness"?
He couldn't hide his smugness when he flaunted his new car.
Quais são os sinônimos de "Smugness"?
Algumas alternativas comuns são self-satisfaction, complacency, smugness, arrogance, conceit.
Que palavras combinam com "Smugness"?
Costuma combinar com display smugness, feel smugness, exude smugness, smugness about achievements, smugness in victory.
Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "Smugness"?
Confused with 'humility' - mixing up self-satisfaction and modesty. Using the word in overly formal situations - it feels more casual. Assuming the noun can describe a positive trait - it's generally negative.
Como se pronuncia "Smugness"?
US: //smʌɡ.nəs//, UK: //smʌɡ.nəs//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.
Quando devo usar "Smugness"?
Often used to describe attitudes or behaviors perceived as arrogant. Not generally used in formal contexts.