Supercilious and Subdued

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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

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Subdued is an antonym for supercilious.

Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary

Subdued adjective - Not excessively showy.

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Supercilious is an antonym for subdued.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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Subdued and Supercilious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/supercilious/subdued

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