snidely
word · lemma: snide
Definition
In a way that shows mocking, sarcastic, or nasty disrespect toward others.
Usage & Nuances
Used for describing speech or tone; implies nastiness and sarcasm. Commonly used with verbs like 'say', 'reply', or 'remark'. More negative than just 'sarcastically'—suggests meanness.
Spanish: de forma sarcástica - con sarcasmo - con desdénPortuguese (BR): de forma sarcástica - de maneira maldosaPortuguese (PT): de forma sarcástica - de forma maldosaChinese (Simplified): 嘲讽地 - 挖苦地Chinese (Traditional): 嘲諷地 - 挖苦地Hindi: व्यंग्यपूर्वक - तिरस्कारपूर्वकArabic: بلهجة ساخرة - باستهزاءBengali: বিদ্রুপ করে - তাচ্ছিল্যের সঙ্গেRussian: язвительно - насмешливо (злобно)Japanese: 皮肉っぽく - 嘲るようにVietnamese: mỉa mai - nhạo báng (ác ý)Korean: 비꼬듯이 - 냉소적으로Turkish: alaycı bir şekilde - küçümseyerekUrdu: طنزیہ انداز میں - حقارت سےIndonesian: dengan sinis - dengan mengejek
Example Sentences
He spoke snidely about his coworker's mistake.
basic
She snidely commented on his new haircut.
basic
The boy answered snidely when asked to help.
basic
"Nice job," he said snidely, rolling his eyes.
natural
You don't have to answer snidely every time someone disagrees with you.
natural
Her snidely delivered jokes always made people uncomfortable.
natural