Tohru Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Not having luck with Google. What is a good adjective to describe some one or something that has an "I told you so" feeling or mentality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smug? GMTA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Maybe self righteous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Vindicated. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Vindicated is an excellent word, but it seems positive. We're looking for a negative word. :) To me, smug is more like "You just proved it, I'm better than you" and self-righteous is like "Obviously I AM Better than you, no matter what." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Schadenfreude is definitely negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Gloating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Pompous? From Merriam-Webster: having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people Maybe "Pompous @ss" if you need more negativity. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smirking? Justified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Smirk. Can smirky, smirkish be a word? And gloat is really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Michelle. Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Sanctimonious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hmmm... around here, we go with "insufferable." As in, "your behavior is as insufferable as Hermione's in Sorcerers' Stone." :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Vindicated is an excellent word, but it seems positive. We're looking for a negative word. :) To me, smug is more like "You just proved it, I'm better than you" and self-righteous is like "Obviously I AM Better than you, no matter what." Perhaps vindictIVE, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'd go with smug or snotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Superior. Self righteous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I like gloating too. Good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 around it that would be a smart a$$ or a know-it-all, or they got their comeuppance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I should know this, as it is my natural habitat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Smarmy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Haughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I would go with the suggestion upthread: sanctimonious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Pissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holier than thou Smug Sanctimonious Prig Since my husband's name is Andrew I have been known to say "poor St. Andrew. It must be so difficult to be you." when his attitude is particularly insufferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Arrogant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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