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superciliously

su·per·cil·i·ous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-sil-ee-uh s]
    • /ˌsu pərˈsɪl i əs/
    • /ˌsuː.pəˈsɪl.i.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-sil-ee-uh s]
    • /ˌsu pərˈsɪl i əs/

Definition of superciliously word

  • adjective superciliously haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression. 1
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Origin of superciliously

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Latin word superciliōsus, dating back to 1520-30. See supercilium, -ous

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Parts of speech for Superciliously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Superciliously

superciliously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% 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.

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Synonyms for superciliously

adv superciliously

  • arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
  • haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
  • insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
  • loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.

adverb superciliously

  • condescendingly — In a condescending manner.
  • crushingly — You can use crushingly to emphasize the degree of a negative quality.
All 6 Synonyms of superciliously

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