Definition of SNEERING

sneering

Plural: sneerings

Verb

  • express through a scornful smile
  • smile contemptuously
  • present participle and gerund of sneer

Adjective Satellite

  • expressive of contempt
    • "spoke in a sneering jeering manner"

Adj

  • Contemptful, mocking.

Noun

  • The act of one who sneers.

Examples

  • "He made a sneering comment about their closeness."

Synonyms

sneer, snide, supercilious

Scrabble Score: 9

sneering is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sneering is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sneering is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

sneering is a valid Words With Friends word