C1adjectiveinformalemotions
US/smʌɡ/
UK/smʌɡ/
too pleased with yourself because of something you have done or have
In context
He had a smug look on his face after he got the answer right.
Don't be so smug, you only passed by one point.
She felt a bit smug when the rain started and she had an umbrella.
Words that go with smug
adjective + noun
- smug smileHe gave me a smug smile and walked away.
- smug lookWipe that smug look off your face!
verb + adjective
- feel smugI felt smug for booking the tickets early.
adverb + adjective
- a bit smugHe was a bit smug about his new car.
adjective + preposition
- smug aboutShe's smug about never being late.