adjective · Hard SAT word

    Supercilious

    arrogantly superior

    Supercilious in a sentence

    Her supercilious attitude alienated colleagues and supervisors alike.

    Synonyms for supercilious

    Antonyms for supercilious

    • humble
    • modest
    • respectful

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