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Smug

/smˈʌɡ/
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(adj) irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

His smug behavior is offensive.
There are so many smug people.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He had a ____ expression on his face after winning the game that his opponent found annoying.

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