smug
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You can see this smug ease in Citi’s Panic/Euphoria Model External link, a gauge of sentiment now called the Levkovich Index.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But while the Chinese may be right in their analysis, they shouldn’t be too smug about it.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
"I felt very smug when I beat some horses," she said.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Sitting to her left was the mysterious professor who had whispered in her ear, and to her right was Professor Green looking smug about something.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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