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sneering

adjective

expressive of contempt

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
NE
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. expressive of contempt

    “curled his lip in a supercilious smile”

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Example Sentences

curled his lip in a supercilious smile
spoke in a sneering jeering manner
makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one

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