Dictionary Check: supercilious

"supercilious" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

adjective

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Example: "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines"
adjective

expressive of contempt

Example: "curled his lip in a supercilious smile"
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