sneeringly
sneeringly — adverb
1. in a manner that expresses contempt or disapproval through a mocking tone of voi
in a manner that expresses contempt or disapproval through a mocking tone of voice, facial expression, or choice of words
Putri sneeringly dismissed the proposal before the team could explain its benefits.
sneeringly + dismissive action verb
'You call this art?' Brandon asked sneeringly, pointing at the abstract painting.
The critic sneeringly referred to the novel as nothing more than a children's story.
When Caio's idea was raised during the meeting, Yara sneeringly laughed and changed the subject.
Ravindra sneeringly told the waiter that the 'special dish' was nothing special at all.
- scornfully
closer to 'with strong disdain'; sneeringly adds a mocking quality
- contemptuously
more formal and less focused on the mocking facial expression
- mockingly
highlights imitation or ridicule rather than contempt
- respectfully
showing politeness and regard instead of contempt
- admiringly
expressing approval rather than disapproval
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of speech (say, tell, ask, remark) or actions expressing dismissal (laugh, point, wave away). The adverb may appear before the main verb ('sneeringly remarked') or after a linking verb or verb of speech ('asked sneeringly').