Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [sneer]
- /snɪər/
- /ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [sneer]
- /snɪər/
Definitions of sneering word
- verb without object sneering to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions. 1
- verb without object sneering to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn. 1
- verb with object sneering to utter or say in a sneering manner. 1
- noun sneering a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt. 1
- noun sneering a derisive or scornful utterance, especially one more or less covert or insinuative. 1
- noun sneering an act of sneering. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of sneering
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; orig., to snort; compare Frisian (N dial.) sneere scornful remark, snarl1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sneering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sneering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sneering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sneering
noun sneering
- brickbat — Brickbats are very critical or insulting remarks which are made in public about someone or something.
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
- mordacity — biting or given to biting.
- mordancy — the quality of being mordant; sharpness.
adj sneering
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
- derisory — If you describe something such as an amount of money as derisory, you are emphasizing that it is so small or inadequate that it seems silly or not worth considering.
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
adjective sneering
- demeaning — Something that is demeaning makes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing.
- jeering — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- withering — to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine.
Top questions with sneering
- what does sneering mean?
- what is sneering?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with s
- Words starting with sn
- Words starting with sne
- Words starting with snee
- Words starting with sneer
- Words starting with sneeri
- Words starting with sneerin
- Words starting with sneering