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smug Meaning in Japanese (smug 英語 意味)

得意げな
得意げな in English:smug
IPA:to.ku.i.ɡe.na
Phonetic:とくいげな
Quick Answer • 要約

smug の日本語の意味は「得意げな」です。 (自分の功績や能力に満足し、それを鼻にかけたような態度をとるさま。しばしば、不快感を与えるほど。)

Definitions of Smug

  1. 1
    adjective(informal)
    得意げな

    Feeling or showing excessive satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often to an annoying degree.

    自分の功績や能力に満足し、それを鼻にかけたような態度をとるさま。しばしば、不快感を与えるほど。

Example Sentences

casual

“He had a smug look on his face after winning the game.”

彼は試合に勝った後、得意げな顔をしていた。

casual

“Her smug attitude made her unpopular among her colleagues.”

彼女の得意げな態度は、同僚たちの間で彼女を不人気にした。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

self-satisfiedcomplacentsuperior

Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

nounsmugness
adverbsmugly
comparativesmugger
superlativesmuggest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

smug lookcollocation

An expression on someone's face that shows they are excessively pleased with themselves.

smug smilecollocation

A smile that indicates self-satisfaction or superiority.