transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈsi-lē-əs, -ˈsil-yəs ]
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