smug [smʌ̱g] ADJ-GRADED (disapproval) If you say that someone | English classroom

smug
[smʌ̱g]
ADJ-GRADED (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.
Derived words:
smugly ADV-GRADED usu ADV with v The Major smiled smugly and sat down.
smugness N-UNCOUNT He had the smugness that many lawyers show. ...a trace of smugness in his voice.