'Superciliousness' definitions:
Definition of 'superciliousness'
(from WordNet)
noun
The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior [syn: condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness]
Definition of 'Superciliousness'
From: GCIDE
- Supercilious \Su`per*cil"i*ous\, a. [L. superciliosus, fr. supercilium an eyebrow, pride; super over, + cilium an eyelid; probably akin to celare to conceal. Cf. Conceal.] Lofty with pride; haughty; dictatorial; overbearing; arrogant; as, a supercilious officer; asupercilious air; supercilious behavior. -- {Su`per*cil"i*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Su`per*cil"i*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]