sneering meaning
UK US /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/ 2 syllables
sneering (adjective): expressive of contempt.
Definition of sneering
- 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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