smugness meaning

UK US /ˈsmʌɡnəs/ 2 syllables

smugness (noun): an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction.

Definition of smugness

  1. an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction

    Type of: complacency

    Related forms: smug

How to pronounce smugness

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

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SM · words ending in SS · 8-letter words

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