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self-satisfied - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'self-satisfied' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Self-satisfied [ a.]
- Satisfied with one's self or one's actions; self-complacent.

Meaning of 'self-satisfied' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . self-satisfied [ s]
Meaning (1):
- marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
Example in sentence:
  • a smug glow of self-congratulation
Meaning (2):
- contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Example in sentence:
  • he had become complacent after years of success;
  • his self-satisfied dignity

Nearby Words:

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