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sneering
UK
/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
more sneering
Comp.
most sneering
Super.
UK
/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
Translations
He gave a sneering remark about her new dress.
Он сделал насмешливое замечание о её новом платье.
Additional translations
Definitions
His sneering remarks made it clear that he had no respect for the speaker.
UK
/ˈsnɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈsnɪr.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or practice of sneering
Definitions
Her constant sneering was exhausting to everyone around her.
There was a sneering in his voice that made everyone uncomfortable.
sneering
Gerund
sneered
Past Simple
sneered
Past Participle
sneering
Gerund
UK
/snɪə/
US
/snɪr/
Translations
She would often sneer at her rival's attempts to impress.
Она часто глумилась над попытками своей соперницы произвести впечатление.
He tends to sneer at people who disagree with him.
Он склонен усмехаться над людьми, которые с ним не согласны.
Additional translations
Definitions
He sneered at the suggestion, clearly thinking it was beneath him.
"He sneered his refusal, making it clear he would never agree."
Definitions
He gave a sneer of disdain when he heard the proposal.
"Her off-hand sneer about his background left him speechless."