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Sneeringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sneeringly

 

[ ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tone of voice

The adverb 'sneeringly' describes a manner of speaking or expressing scorn or contempt. It indicates a tone that is mocking or derisive, often used when someone is belittling or showing disdain towards another person or their ideas. This attitude can be conveyed through facial expressions as well, typically characterized by a sneer, which exemplifies the disdainful sentiment being expressed. Sneeringly spoken words can undermine the confidence of the person being mocked and may invite conflict or resentment.

Synonyms

contemptuously, derisively, mockingly, sarcastically, scornfully

Examples of usage

  • She laughed sneeringly at his proposal.
  • He responded sneeringly to her concerns.
  • They looked at the critics sneeringly before continuing.
  • The comedian expressed his views sneeringly.
  • The teacher spoke sneeringly about the late assignments.

Translations

Translations of the word "sneeringly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma zombeteira

🇮🇳 ठठे से

🇩🇪 spöttisch

🇮🇩 dengan ejekan

🇺🇦 зневажливо

🇵🇱 szyderczo

🇯🇵 嘲笑して

🇫🇷 avec mépris

🇪🇸 con burla

🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 조롱하며

🇸🇦 بشكل ساخر

🇨🇿 posměšně

🇸🇰 posmešne

🇨🇳 嘲讽地

🇸🇮 z ironičnim nasmehom

🇮🇸 hæðnislega

🇰🇿 мазақтап

🇬🇪 მოღრეცილად

🇦🇿 sarkazmla

🇲🇽 con burla

Etymology

The term 'sneeringly' comes from the base word 'sneer', which has roots in Middle English 'sneren', meaning to snort or make a contemptuous noise, indicating disdain or scorn. The word evolved through the centuries to encompass a range of negative attitudes associated with mockery. Its use in English dates back to the early 16th century, where it was often used to describe not only verbal insults but also the way in which someone's expressions could impart judgment or ridicule. The adverbial form, 'sneeringly', was derived to describe the manner in which such scornful or derisive acts were executed. Over time, it has retained its negative connotation in modern usage, consistently associated with mocking tones and expressions of disrespect.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,096, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.