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- DictionarySneering/ˈsniriNG/
adjective
- 1. contemptuous or mocking: "he made a sneering comment about their closeness"
noun
- 1. the action of smiling or speaking in a contemptuous or mocking manner: "it will take a concerted effort from many to lay off the sneering—and try understanding"
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1 day ago · 1. a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled. 2. a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance. verb. 3. (intransitive) to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt. 4. to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
Define sneering. sneering synonyms, sneering pronunciation, sneering translation, English dictionary definition of sneering. n. 1. A scornful facial expression characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip. 2. A scornful tone or statement. v. sneered , sneer·ing...
Definition of sneer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions. to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn. to utter or say in a sneering manner. a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions. to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn. v.t. to utter or say in a sneering manner. n.
sneering ( comparative more sneering, superlative most sneering) Contemptful, mocking . He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
If you sneer at someone or something, you express your contempt for them by the expression on your face or by what you say. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'sneer' British English: snɪəʳ American English: snɪər. More. Conjugations of 'sneer' present simple: I sneer, you sneer [...] past simple: I sneered, you sneered [...]
