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Definitions for Sneering
[1] to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
[2] to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn.
[3] to utter or say in a sneering manner.
[4] a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
[5] a derisive or scornful utterance, especially one more or less covert or insinuative.
[6] an act of sneering.
[7] a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled
[8] a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance
[9] (intr) to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt
[10] to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner
Words related to Sneering
sneerderisive, sarcastic, contemptible, sardonic, cynical, ironical, cynicism, irony, sarcasm
Words nearby Sneering
sneersneakers, sneaking, sneaky, sneaky pete, sneck, sneer, sneery, sneesh, sneeze, sneeze at, sneezeguard
Origin of Sneering
1545–55; orig., to snort; compare Frisian (N dial.) sneere scornful remark, snarl1
Other words from Sneering
sneer·er , noun
sneer·ful , adjective
sneer·ing·ly , adverb
sneer·less , adjective
sub·sneer , noun
un·sneer·ing , adjective
un·sneer·ing·ly , adverb
Word origin for Sneering
C16: perhaps from Low Dutch; compare North Frisian sneere contempt
Synonyms for Sneering
contemptible, derisive, sarcastic, sardonic, cynical, ironical