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SELF-SATISFIED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Example:
his self-satisfied dignity
Synonyms:
complacent; self-complacent; self-satisfied
Classified under:
Similar:
content; contented (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
Example:
a smug glow of self-congratulation
Synonyms:
self-satisfied; smug
Classified under:
Similar:
content; contented (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are)