Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: smug

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

After Stefan promised he was coming for EJ, he seemed smug as he insisted EJ wouldn’t see it coming.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/days-of-our-lives-spoilers-friday-january-20-recap-stefan-traps-ej-in-co-ceo-deal-marlenas-heartbreaking-end/

Again I smiled to myself as I pictured my own smug grin when bagging 35/35 marks.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/lifestyle-opinion/i-sats-maths-test-adult-27700951

Blazing Salads restaurant review: ‘If old-school vegetarian is what you want, then you will leave satisfied and probably ever-so-slightly smug’

Source: https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/food-reviews/lucinda-osullivans-restaurant-review-3-leaves-indian-eatery-in-blackrock-is-so-good-youll-be-begging-for-more/a1545559591.html

Canadians cannot afford to be smug about the stability of our banks.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/708376717e11e86e?ref=ff

For many of us, this will mean a last-minute dash around the shops to get presents sorted in time for the big day, but for the smug few who managed to get everything sorted in advance, it's a time to relax and unwind.

Source: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/want-know-your-christmas-shopping-8803028

His expression is smug and playful, while the blush on Dionysus' cheeks implies that he's always at least a little drunk.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/hades-best-character-designs/

However, a smug Invasion of the Body Snatchers spoof that features an outdated anti-tech moral drags this one down.

Source: https://screenrant.com/simpsons-treehouse-horror-halloween-episodes-best-worse/

My friend said there was one other way everybody knew they were being joined on the elevator by a smug Globe “journalist.”

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/05/howie-carr-elites-started-killing-newspapers-long-before-the-internet/

My own batch cooking experiment shows me that batch cooking really does save time and money, and I have to be honest, I feel a little smug as I pull pre-made chilli con carne out of the freezer.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/how-to-go-back-to-batch-cooking-to-save-money-and-time-20230303-p5cpb4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

Some people thought she was smug and opportunistic, and deserved to be taken down a peg or two.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jan/07/jack-monroe-interview

Starmer got to be all smug about his own meeting this week with the Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis, telling Sunak that the pair discussed the “economy, security, and immigration.”

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/pmqs-scorecard-starmer-fires-out-dad-jokes-about-elgin-marbles-as-sunak-squirms/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

That's where come in. At the very least, you’ll have something smug to tell your friends about next time you’re listening to a song.

Source: https://mashable.com/article/best-music-documentaries-netflix

The mood in a once somewhat smug city is now gloomy and suffused with anger towards political leaders and the tech firms alike.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11979333/Why-Americas-tech-capital-grip-apocalyptic-death-loop-Britain-pay-heed.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490