The term 'supercilious sort' is often used to describe someone who is ELITIST, snobbish, and snooty. An ELITIST is someone who believes they are superior to others and looks down on those who are not in their social class. A SNOB is someone who is overly concerned with wealth, power, and status. A SNOOT is someone who is arrogant and condescending. All three terms are used to describe someone who is overly proud and has a sense of superiority over others.