Supercilious and Shrinking
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Supercilious
Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000
Shrinking is an antonym for supercilious.
Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary
Shrinking
Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.
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Synonyms for Shrinking
Supercilious is an antonym for shrinking.
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