sneeringly

English

Etymology

From sneering + -ly.

Adverb

sneeringly (comparative more sneeringly, superlative most sneeringly)

  1. In a sneering manner.
    • 1958, A.G. Yates, The Cold Dark Hours, Sydney: Horwitz, published 1963, page 57:
      "You know what sort of portrait we want?" "Captain of Industry?" Roger said sneeringly.
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