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superciliously

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su·per·cil·i·ous  (spr-sl-s)
adj.
Feeling or showing haughty disdain. See Synonyms at proud.
[Latin supercilisus, from supercilium, eyebrow, pride : super-, super- + cilium, lower eyelid; see kel-1 in Indo-European roots.]
super·cili·ous·ly adv.
super·cili·ous·ness n.
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Adv.1.superciliously - with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner; "`I don't believe in these customs,' he said sneeringly"
sneeringly, snidely
Translations
superciliously [ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəslɪ] ADV (pej) → con desdén, desdeñosamente
superciliously [ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəslɪ] adv (frm) → altezzosamente, sprezzantemente
superciliously [ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəslɪ] adv (frm) → altezzosamente, sprezzantemente


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