SUPERCILIOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Supercilious.
How to pronounce supercilious:
US
Supercilious - as an adjective satellite
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Example: "Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdainful15haughty17imperious13lordly10overbearing17prideful14sniffy15swaggering16Supercilious - as an adjective
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
Example Sentences
"He always had a supercilious attitude towards his subordinates."
"She gave me a supercilious look when I asked a simple question."
"The supercilious waiter treated us with disdain."
"His supercilious behavior made it difficult to have a conversation with him."
"The author's supercilious tone in the book offended many readers."
Word Game Points
Is SUPERCILIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, supercilious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUPERCILIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SUPERCILIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, supercilious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUPERCILIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SUPERCILIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, supercilious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUPERCILIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
