supercilious

/sˌupɚsˈɪliəs/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy- W.L.Shirer
   “some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines”
2. expressive of contempt
   “curled his lip in a supercilious smile”

Synonyms for supercilious

• disdainful
• haughty
• imperious
• lordly
• overbearing
• prideful
• sniffy
• swaggering
• proud
• sneering
• snide
• uncomplimentary

Words that rhyme with supercilious

• bilious
• punctilious