Someone I know used a word (sincillious/cincillious/scincilious???) I didn't know, and I was too embarassed to admit it (stupid I know) She used it in the context of 'didactic' or 'preachy,' as in, 'don't lecture me.' (At least, that's what I think) I don't know the spelling, and I've looked everywhere for it, but I can't find it anywhere. Do you recognize it?
2006-10-18 19:21:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
When somebody uses a word the meaning of which you do not know , you MUST ask the meaning. Very often the user uses long words even when a shorter and more common suitable word exists.
And if you preface your request with an apologetic: "Excuse my ignorance , but...", it would even be better.Let the pompous-word user decipher that.
2006-10-18 19:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rajesh Kochhar 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Perhaps the word is "supercilious" - as in "showing haughty disdain (pride)".
The word, interestingly enough, relates to the word "superciliary" or "above the eye" - referring to the eyebrow. I presume this relates to the action of lifting one eyebrow to indicate disdain for anothers viewpoint.
2006-10-18 19:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by solita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are looking for supercilious, meaning haughty.
Many unusual words are misunderstood. I agree with the first answer. You learn by asking.
2006-10-18 19:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by Paroshep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the word is SUPERCILIOUS (probably u just ommited super cos u know the meaning of that) the word means ARROGANT, haughty
2006-10-18 19:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't find your word in our dictionary but could it be scurrilous, if it is it means, abusive and damaging to someones name.
2006-10-18 20:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by droopy draws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Closest I can find is "sencillos" which is a Spanish word.
Sorry, I don't have my Spanish-English decoder ring with me.
2006-10-18 19:38:40 · answer #6 · answered by captn_carrot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "Supercilious. That describes exactly what you are referring to!
2006-10-18 19:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could it have been supercilious?
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/supercilious
2006-10-18 19:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by dreamweaver.629ok 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/;_ylt=AviMFcYFD1LaR0ipYayu66hSt8wF
this website has the dictionary on it it might help you
2006-10-18 20:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by cuteteddy34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋