Vocab Bloom Hub

sniffy

/ˈsnɪf.i/

Traducción: Adjetivo que describe una actitud despectiva o desdeñosa, a menudo con un tono de superioridad o desprecio hacia algo o alguien.

1 entrada

adjective

/ˈsnɪf.i/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • esAdjetivo que describe una actitud despectiva o desdeñosa, a menudo con un tono de superioridad o desprecio hacia algo o alguien.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning disdainful or contemptuous; showing a superior attitude.

  1. Disdainful or contemptuousC1informalbritish

    Having or showing an attitude of arrogant superiority and disdain toward others considered unworthy.

    esdesdeñoso, altivo

    • She gave a sniffy reply when asked about her colleague's work.
    • His sniffy attitude made him unpopular at the office.
    • The critic was sniffy about the new film, calling it amateurish.

    Sinónimosarrogantcondescendingcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsnootysupercilioussuperior

    Antónimoscourteoushumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

Formas
  • sniffier comparative form
  • sniffiest superlative form