supercilious in Latin
supercilious in Latin is superbus, superciliōsus — supercilious means behaving as though other people are inferior, in a haughty and dismissive way.
supercilious in Latin
superbus
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
superciliōsus
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
What does "supercilious" mean?
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adjective Behaving as though other people are inferior, in a haughty and dismissive way.
"The shop assistant gave us a supercilious look when we asked for a discount."
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supercilious in a sentence
- The shop assistant gave us a supercilious look when we asked for a discount.
- His supercilious tone made the new starter feel unwelcome.
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What is "supercilious" in Latin?
"supercilious" in Latin is superbus, superciliōsus. supercilious means: Behaving as though other people are inferior, in a haughty and dismissive way.
How do you use "supercilious" in a sentence?
Example: "The shop assistant gave us a supercilious look when we asked for a discount." In Latin, "supercilious" is superbus, superciliōsus.
Are there other ways to say "supercilious" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "supercilious": superbus, superciliōsus.
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