sneering
Use Sneering in a sentence
verb (used without object)
1.
to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
2.
to speak or write in a manner expressive of derision or scorn.
verb (used with object)
3.
to utter or say in a sneering manner.
noun
4.
a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.
5.
a derisive or scornful utterance, especially one more or less covert or insinuative.
6.
an act of sneering.
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sneer (snɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled |
| 2. | a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt |
| 4. | to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner |
| [C16: perhaps from Low Dutch; compare North Frisian sneere contempt] | |
| 'sneerer | |
| —n | |
| 'sneerful | |
| —adj | |
| 'sneering | |
| —adj, —n | |
| 'sneeringly | |
| —adv | |
| sneer (snɪə) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled |
| 2. | a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt |
| 4. | to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner |
| [C16: perhaps from Low Dutch; compare North Frisian sneere contempt] | |
| 'sneerer | |
| —n | |
| 'sneerful | |
| —adj | |
| 'sneering | |
| —adj, —n | |
| 'sneeringly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
sneer
1553, "to snort" (of horses), perhaps from N.Fris. sneere "to scorn," related to O.E. fnæran "to snort, gnash one's teeth," of imitative origin (cf. Dan. snærre "to grin like a dog," M.Du., M.H.G. snarren "to rattle"). Meaning "to smile contemptuously" is from 1680; sense of "to curl the
upper lip in scorn" is attested from 1775. The noun is attested from 1707.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Sneering is never becoming even when done for the glory of science.
He's already sitting up, sneering at nurses, and and he'll be out shooting hunting buddies again soon.
Maybe then scientific people could stop sneering, thinking that the metaphysical aspects had been dealt with.
Sneering doesnt become either the human face or the human soul.
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