The meaning of SMUG is highly self-satisfied. How to use smug in a sentence.

Showing arrogance and conceit (Definition of smug from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

A smug person is self-satisfied. You can usually recognize someone who is pleased with himself by his smug little smile and self-righteous remarks. Smug is the opposite of modest and …

If you say that someone is smug, you are criticizing the fact they seem very pleased with how good, clever, or lucky they are.

Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with oneself or with one's situation; self-righteously complacent: a smug look; a smug critic. [Perhaps akin to Low German smuck, …

Smug definition: contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.. See examples of SMUG used in a sentence.

Definition of smug adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

SMUG meaning: having or showing the annoying quality of people who feel very pleased or satisfied with their abilities, achievements, etc.

Nov 28, 2025 · smug n (definite singular smuget, indefinite plural smug, definite plural smuga or smugene) an alley or alleyway (usually for pedestrians)

Factsheet What does the adjective smug mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective smug, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, …