Added 10 October 2026
supercilious
/ˌsuː.pəˈsɪ.li.əs/ adjective
In Latin: superbus, superciliōsus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about supercilious at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
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Expressive of contempt.
curled his lip in a supercilious smile
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin superciliōsus (“haughty”).
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)