(adj) having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; ; ; ; ; ; ; - W.L.Shirer, Syn. sniffy, supercilious, lordly, imperious, prideful, swaggering, overbearing, haughty, Example:some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines; haughty aristocrats; his lordly manners were offensive; walked with a prideful swagger; very sniffy about breaches of etiquette; his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air; a more swaggering mood than usual
(adj) joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success, Syn. rejoicing, exulting, triumphant, prideful, triumphal, jubilant, Example:rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day; a triumphal success; a triumphant shout