Synonyms for snide
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
Don't make snide remarks to me.
Related words
- Word family
- snidely snideness
- Phrases
- snide pitcher
Example sentences
- sneering Why are you sneering like that again?
- queer There's somethin' mighty queer behind this, Scott!
- dishonest At least he's honest about the fact he's dishonest.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| snide | rising | |
| sneering | rising | |
| supercilious | rising | |
| queer | rising | |
| dishonest | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- queer1, catty2
- 8 letters
- sneering2
- 9 letters
- dishonest3
- 12 letters
- supercilious5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (catty2 = 2 syllables).