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    sneering
    /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. contemptuous or mocking: "he made a sneering comment about their closeness"

    noun

    • 1. the action of smiling or speaking in a contemptuous or mocking manner: "it will take a concerted effort from many to lay off the sneering—and try understanding"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSNEERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. disapproving uk / ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ / us / ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ / Add to word list. rude and not showing respect: I don't like that superior, sneering tone of his. Synonyms. snide. supercilious disapproving. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Rude and cheeky. backchat. cheekily. cheekiness. cheeky. churlishly. churlishness. coarse-grained. fruity.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sneeringSneering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. : the act of sneering. also : a sneering expression or remark. Synonyms. Verb. laugh. smile. snicker. snigger. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSNEER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it: You may sneer, but a lot of people like this kind of music. She'll probably sneer at my new shoes because they're not expensive. [ + speech ] "Is that the best you can do?" he sneered.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › sneeringSneering - definition of sneering by The Free Dictionary

    Define sneering. sneering synonyms, sneering pronunciation, sneering translation, English dictionary definition of sneering. n. 1. A scornful facial expression characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip. 2. A scornful tone or statement. v. sneered , sneer·ing...

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sneeringSneering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 14, 2024 · Definitions of sneering. adjective. expressive of contempt. “spoke in a sneering jeering manner”. synonyms: snide, supercilious. uncomplimentary. tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSNEER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled. 2. a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance. verb. 3. (intransitive) to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt. 4. to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › sneerSNEER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Sneer definition: to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt. See examples of SNEER used in a sentence.