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English Dictionary: superciliousness by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
superciliousness
n
  1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    Synonym(s): condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Supercilious \Su`per*cil"i*ous\, a. [L. superciliosus, fr.
      supercilium an eyebrow, pride; super over, + cilium an
      eyelid; probably akin to celare to conceal. Cf. {Conceal}.]
      Lofty with pride; haughty; dictatorial; overbearing;
      arrogant; as, a supercilious officer; asupercilious air;
      supercilious behavior. -- {Su`per*cil"i*ous*ly}, adv. --
      {Su`per*cil"i*ous*ness}, n.
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