sneer in Finnish
sneer in Finnish is irvistys, ivahymy, hymähtää ivallisesti — sneer means to curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
sneer in Finnish
irvistys
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
ivahymy
A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
hymähtää ivallisesti
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
irvistää
(intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
What does "sneer" mean?
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verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
"He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him."
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noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.
"There was a sneer on his face as he read the letter."
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sneer in a sentence
- He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him.
- She sneered when she saw his cheap watch.
- There was a sneer on his face as he read the letter.
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What is "sneer" in Finnish?
"sneer" in Finnish is irvistys, ivahymy, hymähtää ivallisesti. sneer means: To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
How do you use "sneer" in a sentence?
Example: "He sneered at the suggestion, as if it were beneath him." In Finnish, "sneer" is irvistys, ivahymy, hymähtää ivallisesti.
Are there other ways to say "sneer" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "sneer": irvistys, ivahymy, hymähtää ivallisesti, irvistää.
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