Sneerful

//ˈsnɪɹfʊl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Given to sneering.

    "Cell ever squalid where the sneerful maid Will not fatigue her hand!"

  2. 2
    Expressing contempt.

    "He stood for a few seconds looking after the car, on his lips a sneerful smile."

Example

More examples

"Cell ever squalid where the sneerful maid Will not fatigue her hand!"

Etymology

From sneer + -ful.

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