What is the comparative form of “smug”?
The comparative form of “smug” is “smugger”.Example
He became smugger as he received more praise.
Example
She felt smugger than her competitors after winning the award.
What is the superlative form of “smug”?
The superlative form of “smug” is “smuggest”.Example
Among all the contestants, he was the smuggest.
Example
She is known for being the smuggest person in the office.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
'Most' and 'more' can be used with smug, smugger, and smuggest to indicate a higher degree of smugness. However, it is more common to use the comparative and superlative forms without 'most' or 'more'.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
Smug follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Smug → Smugger Superlative: Smug → Smuggest
Expressions with similar meanings to “smugger”
more self-satisfied
Used to describe someone who is even more satisfied with themselves
Example
He became more self-satisfied as he received more praise.
Example
She felt more conceited than her competitors after winning the award.
Used to describe someone who is even more content or satisfied with their achievements
Example
He grew more complacent as he received more praise.
Expressions with similar meanings to “smuggest”
most self-satisfied
Similar to smuggest, this emphasizes someone who is the most satisfied with themselves
Example
Among all the students, she is the most self-satisfied.
Example
He is considered the most conceited person in the industry.
Used to describe someone who is the most content or satisfied with their achievements
Example
She is the most complacent employee in the company.
Using than with comparative “smugger”
When using the comparative form smugger to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is smugger than his brother." Here, than is used to show that the level of smugness of 'he' is greater than the level of smugness of his brother.
How can I use this expression in context?
“smugger” and “smuggest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Achievements
He felt smugger than his colleagues after receiving the promotion.
He felt smugger than his colleagues after receiving the promotion.
- 2Competitions
She was declared the smuggest contestant after winning the talent show.
She was declared the smuggest contestant after winning the talent show.
- 3Interactions
His smugger attitude made others feel uncomfortable.
His smugger attitude made others feel uncomfortable.
- 4Appearances
She walked into the room with a smugger expression on her face.
She walked into the room with a smugger expression on her face.
- 5Success
His smuggest smile showed his satisfaction with his accomplishments.
His smuggest smile showed his satisfaction with his accomplishments.
Related idioms and phrases
Pride comes before a fall
Being too confident or smug can lead to failure or a downfall.
Example
He thought he was invincible, but pride comes before a fall.
Look down one's nose at
To regard someone with a feeling of superiority or disdain.
Example
She always looks down her nose at people who don't share her interests.
In one's own little world
Being absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns, often oblivious to what is happening around them.
Example
He's always in his own little world, completely unaware of what's going on.
