adj.
Pronunciation: - ' si-l ē - ə s, - ' sil-y ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin superciliosus, from supercilium eyebrow, haughtiness, from super- + -cilium eyelid (akin to celare to hide) ― more at HELL
Date: 1614
: coolly and patronizingly haughty <reacted to their breach of etiquette with a supercilious smile>
synonyms see PROUD
– su · per · cil · ious · ly adverb
– su · per · cil · ious · ness noun