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smug

/smʌɡ/ adjective C1
  1. Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied. · Kate looked extremely smug this morning.
  2. Showing smugness; showing self-complacency, self-satisfaction. · a smug look on her face

Comparative smugger · Superlative smuggest

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