Snootily: meaning, definitions and examples

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snootily

[ ˈsnʊtɪli ]

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used in a formal or superior way

In a haughty or disdainful manner, showing a lack of respect or consideration for others.

Synonyms

arrogantly, disdainfully, haughtily

Examples of usage

She looked at him snootily, as if he was not worth her time.
The waiter snootily informed us that they were fully booked for the evening.

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used in a judgmental or critical way

In a snobbish or pretentious manner, displaying an air of superiority or exclusivity.

Synonyms

condescendingly, pretentiously, snobbishly

Examples of usage

She spoke snootily about the neighborhood, implying it was beneath her standards.
He snootily dismissed the idea as unworthy of his attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "snootily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma esnobe

🇮🇳 घमंड से

🇩🇪 snobistisch

🇮🇩 dengan sombong

🇺🇦 снобістськи

🇵🇱 snobistycznie

🇯🇵 スノビッシュに

🇫🇷 de manière snob

🇪🇸 snobistamente

🇹🇷 snobca

🇰🇷 스노비하게

🇸🇦 بشكل متعجرف

🇨🇿 snobsky

🇸🇰 snobsky

🇨🇳 傲慢地

🇸🇮 snobovsko

🇮🇸 snobbískt

🇰🇿 снобтық

🇬🇪 სნობისებურად

🇦🇿 snobcasına

🇲🇽 de manera snob

Word origin

The word 'snootily' is derived from the term 'snooty,' which originated in the early 20th century. The word 'snooty' is believed to have come from the slang term 'snout,' meaning nose, and the suffix '-y,' indicating a characteristic. Over time, 'snooty' evolved to 'snootily' to describe the manner in which someone behaves with an air of superiority or disdain.