adjective

sneering

adjective

Showing scorn or contempt, especially in tone or expression.

"He replied in a sneering tone that made her feel small."

How to Use Sneering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMocking and contemptuous, in the way someone speaks or looks.

Common pairings

a sneering tone sneering remark sneering laugh

more sneering comparative, sneerings plural, most sneering superlative

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He replied in a _____ tone that made her feel small.

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