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smugly Synonyms

Another word for smugly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows excessive pride or self-satisfaction in one's achievements, beliefs, or superiority.

Usage Example

"He smiled complacently after his prediction about the market turned out to be completely accurate."

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complacently
Strong
sanctimoniously
self-righteously
conceitedly
superiorly
arrogantly
haughtily

Opposites of smugly

The opposite of smugly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modestly
humbly
meekly
sheepishly
diffidently
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• Nearby Words

smug
smuggle
smuggler
smugly
smugness
smush
smut

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smugly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smugly
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