supercilious

/ˌsü-pər-ˈsi-lē-əs/

Latin superciliosus, from supercilium eyebrow, haughtiness, from super- + -cilium eyelid (akin to celare to hide)

adjective

  1. coolly and patronizingly haughty

reacted to their breach of etiquette with a supercilious smile

proud arrogant haughty lordly insolent overbearing supercilious disdainful mean showing scorn for inferiors. proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness. arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted.