Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He turned into a sneering moral philosopher, all the while keeping his feet up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch have spent the best part of the last year swearing, shouting and sneering at each other.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
When he was called out for it, Musk sent another tweet sneering, "Toxoplasma gondii is a danger to our democracy," a reference to the debunked myth that cat owners have a mentally destabilizing parasite.
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2024
Somewhere above, the Black Mamba is sneering down on us.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2024
“Do you think I would keep it from you if I knew?” the wolf asked, sneering a bit.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
![]()