smugly meaning

UK US /ˈsmʌɡli/ 2 syllables

smugly (adverb): in a smug manner.

Definition of smugly

  1. in a smug manner
    • the bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for concern

    Related forms: smug

How to pronounce smugly

smugly is pronounced /ˈsmʌɡli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with smugly

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SM · words ending in LY · 6-letter words

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