SUPERCILIOUS: "behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others."
Supercilious Pig , originally uploaded by serakatie . "Supercilious" is an adjective used to describe someone who displays haughty disdain or arrogance, often by looking down on others with a sense of superiority or scorn. Etymology : The word "supercilious" derives from the Latin word "supercilium," which means "eyebrow" or "haughty look." The idea is that someone who is supercilious might raise an eyebrow in a condescending manner. Here are five sample sentences using "supercilious": Despite her intelligence, her supercilious attitude alienated her colleagues, making collaboration difficult. The aristocrat's supercilious demeanor made it challenging for others to approach him at social gatherings. His supercilious smirk conveyed his belief in his own superiority over his classmates. The manager's supercilious tone during the meeting made the team feel undervalued and disrespected. Whenever she spoke about he...
