Meaning of the German Word "Selbstgefällig"

selbstgefällig
smug

Too pleased with yourself in an annoying way.

Example Sentence

Er hatte ein selbstgefälliges Lächeln, nachdem er die Diskussion gewonnen hatte.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a smug way.

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Definition: Too pleased with yourself in an annoying way.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "selbstgefällig"?

C1

What grammatical category does "selbstgefällig" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "selbstgefällig" belong to?

Emotions

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