What is another word for snide?

Pronunciation: [snˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Snide is a word that often suggests a derogatory or mocking tone. However, there are a few synonyms that convey similar connotations. One of these is sardonic, which conveys a dry and sarcastic sense of humor. Another is caustic, which suggests a sharp and biting wit. A third synonym is acerbic, which suggests a bitter and cutting attitude. Finally, there is the word sarcastic, which is similar in tone to snide but usually has a more overtly humorous intent. Together, these words capture the sense of insincere or mocking speech that is often associated with snide remarks.

Synonyms for Snide:

What are the hypernyms for Snide?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for snide?

Snide means showing disapproval or contempt in an indirect or sarcastic way. As antonyms, we can use terms like genuine, sincere, honest, kind, or polite. Genuine implies being authentic or true with one's feelings or actions. Sincere means being honest and truthful towards others. Honest is another word that expresses sincerity, openness, and frankness. Similarly, kind and polite antonyms of snide suggest being courteous and considerate towards someone. These positive traits are a direct opposite of snideness, which indicates a cynical or mocking attitude. Thus, using the antonyms of snide can better reflect positive interactions between people.

Usage examples for Snide

She was really touched by the absent wanness of the girls look, and by the later-coming recognition which shaped her mouth into a pathetic snide.
"April Hopes"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009
That fellow is almost as big a snide as Hazelton.
"The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair"
James Otis
"It sounds snide and I won't do it," growled MacLeod, seeming to fairly bristle in his obstinacy.
"King Spruce, A Novel"
Holman Day

Famous quotes with Snide

  • I've experienced huge kindness here, a great welcome and some very generous reviews without the snide social edge I often suffer from at home. I'm not patronized here either, which I much appreciate!
    Joanna Trollope
  • Today the percentage of female judges, college professors and detectives seen on television is a pretty good reflection of the actual world. (In the case of judges, I wouldn't be shocked to find out the number on television exceeds the number in real life — what is it about those black robes that makes us think ovaries?) But merely thrusting more women into more prestigious on-screen jobs doesn't necessarily make the working world a better place for women. If you were to show people images of two real-life professionals, one a man, one a woman, and ask them to rate their competence knowing nothing but job and gender — I bet people still give the guys the edge. It's not television's fault, exactly. But television can help fix the problem. Not by writing women into better professions, but by more accurately showing them as complex people contending with the sort of snide, generous, ambitious, incompetent, sad and hilarious co-workers who populate real workplaces.
    Jane Espenson
  • If you have any helpful suggestions I’d be pleased to hear them. If all you can do is make snide insinuations then it would probably benefit all concerned if you bestowed the fruits of your prodigious wit on someone with the spare time to give them the consideration they doubtless deserve.
    Iain Banks

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