supercilious in Portuguese
supercilious in Portuguese is altivo, soberbo, supercilioso — supercilious means behaving as though other people are inferior, in a haughty and dismissive way.
supercilious in Portuguese
altivo
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
soberbo
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
supercilioso
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 Portuguese?
"supercilious" in Portuguese is altivo, soberbo, supercilioso. 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 Portuguese, "supercilious" is altivo, soberbo, supercilioso.
Are there other ways to say "supercilious" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "supercilious": altivo, soberbo, supercilioso.
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