Synonyms for sneering
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Contemptful, mocking.
He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
Example sentences
- snide Tom made a snide remark about how Mary was dressed.
- sardonic Tom's sardonic wit alienates a lot of people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sneering | rising | |
| snide | rising | |
| supercilious | rising | |
| sardonic | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- snide1
- 8 letters
- sardonic3
- 12 letters
- supercilious5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sardonic3 = 3 syllables).