supercilious

• Описывает человека, который ведёт себя так, будто он лучше или важнее других, часто в снисходительной или высокомерной манере.

Describes a person who behaves as if they are better or more important than others, often in a condescending or arrogant manner.

1. Arrogant or condescendingC1formal

   Behaving as if one is superior to others; showing contempt or disdain.

   Высокомерный

   • His supercilious attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
   • She gave a supercilious smile when he made a mistake.
   • The waiter was supercilious towards the customers he deemed less important.

   Synonymsarrogantcondescendingcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingpatronizingpompoussnobbishsuperior

   Antonymshumblemeekmodestrespectfulunassuming