How to pronounce supercilious
American English pronunciation
soo-per-SIL-ee-us
- IPA
- /ˌsupɚˈsɪli.əs/
- Syllables
- soo · per · SIL · ee · us (5 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What supercilious means
Snooty, as if other people aren't worth your time
In a sentence: The supercilious waiter sniffed at our muddy shoes.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning haughty.
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