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Definition of self-satisfied adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-satisfied

adjective
 
/ˌself ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
 
/ˌself ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
 (disapproving)
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  1. too pleased with yourself or your own achievements synonym smug
    • He had a self-satisfied smirk on his face.
    • She was so sure of herself, so self-satisfied.
    Topics Successc2, Personal qualitiesc2, Feelingsc2
    Oxford Collocations DictionarySelf-satisfied is used with these nouns:
    • smirk
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