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- [smuhg]
- /smʌg/
- /ˈsmʌgnəs/
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- [smuhg]
- /smʌg/
Definitions of smugness word
- adjective smugness contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent. 1
- adjective smugness trim; spruce; smooth; sleek. 1
- abbreviation SMUGNESS self-satisfaction 1
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Origin of smugness
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; perhaps < Middle Dutch smuc neat, pretty, nice
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Parts of speech for Smugness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smugness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
smugness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smugness
noun smugness
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- cockiness — conceited self-assurance
- complacence — a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc.
- complacency — Complacency is being complacent about a situation.
- conceit — Conceit is very great pride in your abilities or achievements that other people feel is too great.
Antonyms for smugness
noun smugness
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
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