How to Pronounce "smugly"
word
ˈsməɡɫi
SMUG-lee
smˈʌɡli
SMUG-lee
Definition
In a way that shows you are very pleased with yourself and act as if you are better than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsməɡɫi
British English
smˈʌɡli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMUG-lee
UK
SMUG-lee
Listen in Context
She smiled smugly after winning the game.
He answered smugly when the teacher asked a question.
Tom looked smugly at his classmates.
"Told you so," she said smugly when she was right.