sneering
verbDivide sneering into syllables:
sneer · ing
How to pronounce sneering:
Definition of sneering:
- sneering (verb):
- to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt
Synonyms for sneering:
contemptuous
contumelious
cynical
disdainful
dismissive
scornful
snarky
snide
supercilious
Antonyms for sneering:
admiring
applauding
appreciative
approbative
approbatory
approving
civil
commendatory
complimentary
courteous
deferential
encouraging
ennobling
esteemable
eulogistic
favorable
favoring
favourable
favouring
flattering
friendly
good
good-humored
good-humoured
gracious
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