Supercilious
Adjectiveअहंकारी, घमंडी
Definition
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
Contextual Sentence: "The supercilious attitude of the new manager alienated the entire team."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'Super' (above) + 'Cilious' (from Latin 'cilium' meaning eyelid—raising eyebrows in scorn).
Synonyms
arrogant
haughty
contemptuous
Antonyms
humble
modest
respectful