smug
adjective/smʌɡ/
Frequency rank: #9,495 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; self-satisfied.
Example sentence
He gave smug smile after winning the argument, which annoyed everyone in the room.
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