adjective

sneering

Sneering (adjective) means showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression. Example: “He replied in a sneering tone that made her feel small.”

adjective

Showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression.

"He replied in a sneering tone that made her feel small."

How to Use Sneering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMocking and contemptuous, in the way someone speaks or looks.

Common pairings

a sneering tone sneering remark sneering laugh

Word Forms

more sneering comparative, sneerings plural, most sneering superlative

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Rhymes for sneering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “sneering” mean?

The word “sneering” means showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression. In plain terms, mocking and contemptuous, in the way someone speaks or looks.

How do you use “sneering” in a sentence?

Here is “sneering” used in a sentence: “He replied in a sneering tone that made her feel small.”

What part of speech is “sneering”?

“Sneering” is an adjective.