1. behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; arrogant and condescending

Examples

• The waiter gave us a supercilious look when we asked about the cheapest items on the menu.
• Her supercilious attitude made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.
• The professor’s supercilious tone suggested he thought the question was beneath him.
• Despite his wealth, he wasn’t supercilious and treated everyone with kindness.
• The critic’s supercilious review dismissed the young artist’s work without fair consideration.
• She raised her eyebrows in a supercilious manner when told about the mistake.
• His supercilious behavior at the meeting alienated his colleagues.