Smugly

6 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a self-satisfied or complacently superior manner.

“He smiled smugly after winning the argument he had prepared for all week.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

smug·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

complacentlyconceitedlypompouslyself-satisfiedly

Antonyms

humblymodestly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in LY adverb suffix, contains uncommon GL cluster, making it tricky to guess in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the GL cluster is unusual and Y on a bonus square adds good value

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “smugly”.

gumly lygus glum guls guly gums guys gyms lugs mugs slug slum smug ugly

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