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Self-satisfied (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • He wore a self-satisfied smirk on his face as he walked off the stage, confident he had given the best speech of the evening.
  • The politician's self-satisfied tone was grating, making many voters skeptical of her promises.
  • Her self-satisfied expression was the last straw, causing her roommate to confront her about her laziness.
  • After landing the high-paying job, he developed a self-satisfied attitude, which didn't win him many friends at the office.
  • The celebrity's self-satisfied interviews began to annoy even her most die-hard fans, who started to question her down-to-earth image.

Synonyms

  • Smug

Meaning 2

Contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She flashed a self-satisfied smile after landing the prestigious job, clearly believing her abilities far surpassed those of her colleagues.
  • His self-satisfied air was palpable as he flaunted his wealth, taking every opportunity to rub his good fortune in others' faces.
  • The self-satisfied smirk on his face hinted at a deeper arrogance, one that alienated him from those who otherwise admired his accomplishments.
  • After several years of unbroken success, the once-humble artist had become self-satisfied, rarely stopping to critique his own creations.
  • He reveled in his newfound status, strutting through town with an unmistakable air of self-satisfied superiority.

Synonyms

  • Complacent
  • Self-complacent
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