 sneering |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a contemptuous or scornful remark | |
| Synonyms: | sneer | |
| Related terms: | contempt sneer | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls | |
| Synonyms: | sneer leer | |
| Related terms: | contempt leer | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] expressive of contempt | |
| Synonyms: | snide supercilious | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | uncomplimentary | |
| Similar spelling: |
sneeringly snoring |
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