swellheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swellheaded
Adjective
  • Guys are proud to wear a Florida Panthers jersey, and the expectations are high.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Segerstrom is also heralded for its hospitality; Reitz is particularly proud that the center received an award from Broadway Across America for being voted the most welcoming spot on Broadway tours.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Continue reading … BROKEN COVENANT — Javier Milei blasts UN as 'useless' den of 'fatally arrogant parasites' in raucous speech.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Everybody on our side understands that impeachment is a critical tool in the toolbox for constitutional self-defense against a president acting like a king, an imperious, lawless, arrogant king.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • As Mermahn, Kevin McCann is perfectly smug, vacuuming the air from most of his scenes, but the collective orbit of these supporting characters serves to externalize, fuel and eventually resolve the conflict between the two principals.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, Zo — seen recently as the monster hunter in Na Hong-jin’s delirious sci-fi action epic, Hope — stays for most of the running time just the right side of smug entitlement.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Swellheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swellheaded. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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