smug /smʌɡ/ adjectiveadj PROUDshowing too much satisfaction with your own cleverness or success – used to show disapproval 自满的,自鸣得意的,沾沾自喜的〔含贬义〕 SYN self-satisfiedsmug about What are you looking so smug about? 你在得意什么?
smug expression/look/face/smile etc ‘I knew I’d win, ’ she said with a smug smile. “我知道我会赢的。”她得意地笑着说。
► see thesaurus at proud —smugly adverbadv
—smugness noun [uncountableU]