sneering

adjective (sneering, more sneering); verb form (the -ing form of «sneer»); noun (sneering — uncountable)

«sneering» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Sneering describes a voice, look or remark that is mocking and shows someone thinks others are worthless. tree →
Sneering is the -ing form of «sneer»: he was sneering at us. tree →
Sneering as a noun is the act of mocking in that unkind way. tree →

In the lessons

In stories a «sneering tone» or «sneering smile» warns the reader that the speaker is proud, cruel or bullying. In lessons on respect, sneering remarks count as unkind words. Phrases: a sneering tone, a sneering remark, sneering at.

Examples

He answered in a sneering voice. tree →
The sneering boy laughed at my spelling. tree →
Stop sneering at your sister. tree →
Her sneering remark hurt my feelings. tree →
The sneering guard would not let them pass. tree →
There was a lot of sneering when he fell over, but his friends helped him up. tree →

Note

The adverb is «sneeringly». Spelled with double «e» and one «r» before -ing: sneer → sneering. Close words: mocking, scornful, contemptuous.

On Mova

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