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superciliousOne entry found. Main Entry: su·per·cil·ious Pronunciation: \-ˈsi-lē-əs, -ˈsil-yəs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin superciliosus, from supercilium eyebrow, haughtiness, from super- + -cilium eyelid (akin to celare to hide) — more at hell Date: 1614 : coolly and patronizingly haughty synonyms see proud — su·per·cil·ious·ly adverb — su·per·cil·ious·ness noun
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