smug in a sentence

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Definition

Smug: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

His smug expression after winning the debate annoyed everyone in the audience.
She felt smug about her promotion, believing she had outperformed her colleagues.
The smug confidence he displayed during the interview left a lasting impression on the panel.
Despite her smug demeanor, she was unprepared for the challenges ahead.
The smug tone in his voice made it clear he thought he was superior to the rest of the team.
His smug expression revealed that he was quite pleased with his own cleverness.
She felt a twinge of annoyance at his smug attitude after winning the debate.
The smug comments from the winner only served to irritate those who had lost.
Despite his smug demeanor, deep down he knew that he was just lucky this time.
Her smug smile made it clear that she had anticipated the outcome all along.