supercilious

Definitions

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Arrogantly disdainful or contemptuous.

Examples

The supercilious waiter looked down his nose at us as if we were unworthy of dining in his restaurant.

She adopted a supercilious tone when discussing her colleagues' work, making it clear she felt superior to everyone in the room.

Synonyms

arrogant haughty snobbish conceited patronizing disdainful pompous

Antonyms

humble modest meek unpretentious servile submissive down-to-earth