Word of the day - SMUG

The word today is Smug

Smug is an adjective and from my research means the following:

- To be too pleased or satisfied about your knowledge or achievements

- To attempt to belittle others by your dress or demeaner

- To be scrupulously clean, neat, or overly correct in chosen attire

Smug by nature and attire?

Smug is a word with dual uses, regarding personal behaviour or attire

If someone says you are smug, or being smug it is not a compliment

To act smugly or exhibit smugness is not generally a desirable trait

Smugness and gloating are interchangeable in use.

Your appearance may be smug (overly smart) but you may not be smug

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There is an index of words of the day.

If you are brave or foolish enough to dig into the different types of words in English, try this.