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sneering

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/
sneer · ing ˈsnɪər · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. showing contempt or mocking
中文释义
嘲笑的，讥讽的
Significado en Español
burlón, desdeñoso
한국어 뜻
비웃는, 조롱하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế nhạo, khinh bỉ
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Example Sentence

He gave a sneering look at the idea.

他对这个想法露出了嘲讽的表情。

Synonyms
scornful mocking contemptuous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sneering”:

  1. A scornful
  2. B respectful
  3. C admiring
  4. D courteous
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A — scornful. “sneering” means adj. showing contempt or mocking

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He gave a cruel, ______ smile as he openly mocked the other team.

  1. A kind
  2. B sneering
  3. C warm
  4. D gentle
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B — sneering. “sneering” means adj. showing contempt or mocking

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Common questions about “sneering”

What does “sneering” mean?

sneering — adj. showing contempt or mocking. In Chinese: 嘲笑的，讥讽的.

How do you pronounce “sneering”?

sneering is pronounced /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sneer · ing.

How do you use “sneering” in a sentence?

He gave a sneering look at the idea. (他对这个想法露出了嘲讽的表情。)

What are synonyms for “sneering”?

scornful, mocking, contemptuous — all close in meaning to sneering (adj. showing contempt or mocking).

Is “sneering” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sneering appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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