smirky
Wearing superior expression
Smirky describes someone or something characterized by smirking—wearing a self-satisfied, knowing, or slightly mocking expression.
It suggests smugness or quiet amusement at another's expense: He had that smirky look like he knew something I didn't.
The word carries a mildly dismissive tone, implying the expression is irritating rather than charming.
Expressing scorn facially
- derisiveExpressing contemptuous ridicule
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- snideDerisively insinuating
jeering · contemptuous · sardonic · sarcastic · disdainful · patronizing · condescending · dismissive
Smugly pleased with oneself
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- cockyExcessively self-assured
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- overconfidentExcessively sure of oneself
superior · complacent · pleased · vain · egotistical · boastful · gloating · preening
sneering
Expressing scorn facially
snide · jeering · contemptuous · sardonic · sarcastic · disdainful · patronizing · condescending · dismissive · belittling
self-satisfied
Smugly pleased with oneself
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- cockyExcessively self-assured
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
overconfident · superior · complacent · pleased · vain · egotistical · boastful · gloating · preening · swaggering
sardonic
Grimly mocking
knowing · cynical · acerbic · mordant · caustic · sharp · witty · satirical · facetious · incisive
impish
Playfully mischievous in manner
sly · arch · playful · waggish · elfin · prankish · tricksy · devilish · gamine · knowing
smirkyearnest
Sincerely intense in purpose
sincere · genuine · heartfelt · unaffected · artless
smirkyhumble
Unassuming about oneself
gracious · modest · self-effacing · unassuming · warm