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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishMocking and contemptuous, in the way someone speaks or looks.
Common pairings
a sneering tone
sneering remark
sneering laugh
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Word forms
- Plural
- sneerings
- Comparative
- more sneering
- Superlative
- most sneering
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Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for sneering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
What is the meaning of sneering?
"sneering" (adjective) means showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression.
