adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who sneers.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of sneer form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Contemptful, mocking.

   "He made a sneering comment about their closeness."

Adjective

1. 1
   expressive of contempt wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

superciliousarrogantbanterbanteringbooingcatcalling

Example

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"He turned to his orange juice sullenly, sneering that every little additive would sign him up for experiments he wanted no part in."

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