Snidely: meaning, definitions and examples

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snidely

 

[ หˆsnaษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tone of voice

The word 'snidely' describes a manner of speaking that is meant to be hurtful, sarcastic, or mocking. It often carries a sneering tone, indicating disdain or contempt. People who speak snidely often intend to insult or belittle the subject of their remarks. This type of communication is generally considered disrespectful or unkind.

Synonyms

mockingly, sarcastically, sneeringly

Examples of usage

  • She replied snidely to his compliment.
  • He made a snidely comment about her outfit.
  • The critic wrote snidely about the author's work.

Translations

Translations of the word "snidely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sarcasticamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเค‚เค—เฅเคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sarkastisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sindiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ะพะฝั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sarkastycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎ่‚‰ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sarcastiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sarcรกstico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alaycฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นˆ์ •๋Œ€๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarkasticky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sarkasticky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฝๅˆบๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sarkastiฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐslegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒแƒ–แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ironiya ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sarcรกstico

Etymology

The word 'snidely' originates from the adjective 'snide', which first appeared in the early 19th century, roughly around the 1830s. The term 'snide' possibly derives from the English dialects, where 'snide' was used to describe something sly or deceitful. The adverb form 'snidely' took shape later, maintaining this essence of sarcasm and contempt. Over the years, 'snidely' has been used in literature and common conversation to depict a cynical attitude, especially in social interactions. Its usage often reflects the speaker's intent to undermine someone else's status or opinions subtly. As communication styles evolved, the term has found its place in various media, often marking a character's negative traits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,238, 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.