smug in German
smug in German is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig, eingebildet — smug means overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
smug in German
selbstzufrieden
selbstgefällig
eingebildet
süffisant
überheblich
arrogant
What does "smug" mean?
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adjective Overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
"He gave a smug grin after winning the argument."
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smug in a sentence
- He gave a smug grin after winning the argument.
- There's nothing worse than a smug know-it-all at a dinner party.
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What is "smug" in German?
"smug" in German is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig, eingebildet. smug means: Overly pleased with oneself, in a way that others find annoying.
How do you use "smug" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a smug grin after winning the argument." In German, "smug" is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig, eingebildet.
Are there other ways to say "smug" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "smug": selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig, eingebildet, süffisant, überheblich, arrogant.
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