23 entries under smug topic. ×

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hypocritical(adjective, deceitful, pretending)
16
holier-than-thou(adjective, superior, complacent, pompous)
15
pharisaic(adjective, hypocritical)
15
pietistic(adjective, unnatural, pretending, sanctimonious)
15
sanctimonious(adjective, unnatural, pretending, holier-than-thou)
10
goody-goody(adjective, holier-than-thou)
10
canting
8
pious(adjective, unnatural, pretending, sanctimonious)
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superior(adjective, complacent, pompous, self-satisfied)
7
unctuous(adjective, holier-than-thou)
5
complacent(adjective, contented)
4
affected
4
self-satisfied
2
egotistical
2
noble
2
preachy
1
artificial(adjective, unnatural, pretending, sanctimonious)
1
pompous(adjective, superior, complacent, self-satisfied)
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high-hat
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judgmental
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