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Smugness

Definition:

Smugness refers to a self-satisfied and overly confident attitude or behavior that often conveys a sense of superiority or superiority over others.

Sense 1: Attitude

Noun

1. The act or state of feeling or showing excessive pride or self-satisfaction.

Example sentence: She couldn't hide her smugness after winning the award for the third time.

Sense 2: Expression

Noun

1. A smirk or a self-satisfied facial expression.

Example sentence: His smugness was evident in the way he looked at his defeated opponent.

Sense 3: Local terminology

Noun

1. (Local Usage) In certain regions, smugness can refer to a colloquial term for warm and cozy feelings of comfort and contentment.

Example sentence: Sitting by the fireplace, she enjoyed the smugness of the room during the winter storm.

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