A smug glow of self-congratulation. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
They were, should I use the word smug, sacrosanct. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Lyman Johnson, July 12, 1990. Interview A-0351. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
There it will lay, because while smug is annoying, it's not THAT big a deal. From Wordnik.com. [A Pat on the Back for Matzke] Reference
But smug is smug, and what can I say – I like to call out the smug at times. From Wordnik.com. [A Pat on the Back for Matzke] Reference
The kind old world spins on, and the bourgeois masters clip their coupons in smug complacency. From Wordnik.com. [A New Law of Development] Reference
You are right that we are in a phoney war now though and being to smug is probably not a good idea. From Wordnik.com. [Poltical Language ( Ask the Focus Group )] Reference
People will call for my ouster, yet I will remain smug and defiant that I will turn it around because my track record speaks for itself. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
Chaminade leaned back in his chair, his expression smug although his round belly appeared afflicted with a curiously rhythmic inner motion. From Wordnik.com. [Decision at Doona]
Apple is just being smug, which is nothing new for Apple. From Wordnik.com. [Marketplace] Reference
If the host's aim is to end up feeling smug, that is a huge failure. From Wordnik.com. [UUpdates - All updates] Reference
Even though she claims to not be smug, that is definitely how she comes across. From Wordnik.com. [Tune In] Reference
He recalled the smug manner in which Savich had taunted him about his evident interest in her. From Wordnik.com. [Ricochet]
After all, if those "smug" folks cutting in line were. From Wordnik.com. [Danny Sullivan: Registered Traveler Meltdown: Fraud Action Against Clear? Investigate the TSA?] Reference
He seems a kind of smug incurious weather vane really. From Wordnik.com. [It's Official: John And Elizabeth Edwards Will Not Endorse In Prez Race] Reference
Modyun analyzed it as a kind of smug, amused superiority. From Wordnik.com. [The Battle of Forever]
Shane accepted his favored status with a kind of smug pride. From Wordnik.com. [The Grand Wheel]
They were, oh, shall I use the word, kind of smug, sacrosanct. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Lyman Johnson, July 12, 1990. Interview A-0351. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
Jim Bim's use of "smug" doesn't begin to do this attitude justice. From Wordnik.com. [The Economics and Philosophy of the Cruise Ship, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Maybe a good lesson, but … no words for that kind of smug betrayal. From Wordnik.com. [Academia, Harvard Law School, and freedom of speech] Reference
That kind of smug cocoonery loses elections e.g., Clinton - Dole, 1996. From Wordnik.com. [Reference
A search on Google of the terms "smug" and "Prius" brings up about 32,800 hits. From Wordnik.com. [Marissa Moss: Smug Is Better Than Smog] Reference
The stress is melting away and I'm kind of smug with myself for writing that post-it note. From Wordnik.com. [and-the-way Diary Entry] Reference
QUESTION: You didn't think it was, it seemed kind of smug and challenging (UNINTELLIGIBLE)?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 15, 2001] Reference
Talk to people in those areas and you will find no characterizations of "smug" missionaries. From Wordnik.com. [Romney To Give JFK Speech!] Reference
"Talk to people in those areas and you will find no characterizations of" smug "missionaries.". From Wordnik.com. [Romney To Give JFK Speech!] Reference
The "smug" one is especially annoying since it is entirely subjective and basically perjorative. From Wordnik.com. [Media Agrees: Hillary's Laugh Is Back] Reference
If that's the kind of smug, arrogant pol you want in the WH the next 4 years, you know what to do. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Clyburn May Drop Neutral Stance To Punish Clintons] Reference
I don't know what to say about this kind of smug arrogance. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake] Reference
Blair branded 'smug' and heckled as he insists 'I don't regret anything'. From Wordnik.com. [legitgov] Reference
If "smug" is indeed the campaign talking point, at least you can see why. From Wordnik.com. [British Blogs] Reference
It takes a special kind of smug jerk to make me sympathize with Ralph Nader. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
If you look up the word 'smug' in the dictionary, his face is plastered next to it. From Wordnik.com. [RedState] Reference
Sure, you like to call it 'smug' but the FACT is that Mac users are FAR MORE SECURE. From Wordnik.com. [Computerworld News] Reference
At school, he is a "smug" or a "swat," while the Red-blood is captain of the Eleven. From Wordnik.com. [Appearances Being Notes of Travel] Reference
I'm not sure I gather the distinction you're making with "smug" ... perhaps "smugness"?. From Wordnik.com. [Ask MetaFilter] Reference
I expect those who think me "smug" will decide that writing this long defence is "smug.". From Wordnik.com. [Word Magazine - Comments] Reference
Vic Gundotra is the ideal guy to launch 'Google Me' as he perfectly fits the 'smug' face of. From Wordnik.com. [RSSMicro Search - Top News on RSS Feeds] Reference
Relatives watching his evidence in an annex condemned him as 'smug' and accused him of 'smirking'. From Wordnik.com. [legitgov] Reference
Military families gave a damning verdict on Mr Blair's performance and accused him of being 'smug'. From Wordnik.com. [legitgov] Reference
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