Snootily: meaning, definitions and examples
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snootily
[ หsnสtษชli ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น de forma esnobe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคก เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช snobistisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan sombong
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะพะฑัััััะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ snobistycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใใใทใฅใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre snob
๐ช๐ธ snobistamente
๐น๐ท snobca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ ธ๋นํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุชุนุฌุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ snobsky
๐ธ๐ฐ snobsky
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒๆ ขๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ snobovsko
๐ฎ๐ธ snobbรญskt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝะพะฑััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแกแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ snobcasฤฑna
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera snob
Etymology
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.
See also: snoot, snootiness, snooty.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,816, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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