sneering
sneering · more sneering · most sneering
Contemptful, mockingContemptful, mocking.
US/snˈɪɹɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesContemptful, mocking.
He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
More definitions
- expressive of contempt
Forms
more sneering, most sneering| Comparative | more sneering Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most sneering Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- expressive of contempt:supercilioussnide
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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