How to Pronounce "supercilious"
word
ˌsupɝˈsɪɫiəs
soo-per-SIL-ee-uhs
sˌuːpəsˈɪlɪəs
soo-puh-SIL-ee-uhs
Definition
Someone who is supercilious behaves as if they are better or more important than others, and often looks down on people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsupɝˈsɪɫiəs
British English
sˌuːpəsˈɪlɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-per-SIL-ee-uhs
UK
soo-puh-SIL-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
The teacher gave a supercilious smile to the students.
He made a supercilious remark about her clothes.
People avoided his supercilious attitude.
She walked into the room with a supercilious air, hardly acknowledging anyone.