superciliously

IPA/ˌsuːpəˈsɪliəsli/
IPA/ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəsli/

superciliously — 副詞

1. behaving with contemptuous arrogance, as though other people and what they think

1.副詞C2
釋義

輕蔑地

表現出輕視他人的傲慢態度

behaving with contemptuous arrogance, as though other people and what they think are beneath notice

例句

Adisa glanced superciliously at the new volunteer's hand-painted sign and walked away.

Adisa 輕蔑地看了一眼新志工手繪的招牌,然後就走開了。

glance superciliously at [someone/something]

When the young clerk made a suggestion, Dewi laughed superciliously and turned her back.

年輕店員提出建議時,Dewi 輕蔑地笑了笑,轉過身去。

同義詞
  • arrogantly

    broader term for acting superior; lacks the specific sneering or dismissive quality

  • disdainfully

    very close synonym; emphasizes the feeling of scorn more than the visible behavior

  • condescendingly

    implies talking down to someone from a position of perceived higher status

  • contemptuously

    stronger on moral condemnation; less tied to visible facial expressions

反義詞
  • humbly

    with modesty and lack of arrogance

  • deferentially

    showing respectful submission to others' opinions

用法筆記

Typically modifies verbs of communication or visible behavior (speak, smile, glance, dismiss, wave away). It describes observable actions, not internal feelings — someone can feel superior without acting superciliously.

常見錯誤

She sat superciliously in the corner because she was shy.
She superciliously ignored everyone and sat alone reading her book.
💡'superciliously' describes deliberate dismissiveness toward others, not quietness or shyness.