adverb
- in a way that shows excessive satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements
Examples
- He smugly announced that he had gotten the highest grade on the test.
- She smiled smugly when her prediction proved correct.
- The politician smugly dismissed his opponent’s concerns.
- After winning the debate, he smugly crossed his arms.
- The student smugly corrected the teacher’s minor error.
- She smugly refused to help, claiming she was too busy.