Sneering (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's sneering tone during the debate made it clear that he had no respect for his opponent's views.
- Her sneering expression made me feel like I was beneath her, and I tried to avoid her for the rest of the party.
- The comedian's sneering jokes about politics had the audience in stitches, but also sparked some heated debates.
- The critic's sneering review of the new restaurant was so scathing that it made me wonder if they had a personal vendetta against the chef.
- The bully's sneering laughter as he pushed me around the playground still echoes in my mind to this day.