sneering meaning

UK US /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/ 2 syllables

sneering (adjective): expressive of contempt.

Definition of sneering

  1. expressive of contempt
    • curled his lip in a supercilious smile
    • spoke in a sneering jeering manner
    • makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one

    Synonyms: supercilious, snide

    Similar: uncomplimentary

How to pronounce sneering

sneering is pronounced /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sneering

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SN · words ending in NG · 8-letter words

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