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sniffy

/ˈsnɪf.i/

Traduction: Adjectif désuet ou familier signifiant qui manifeste du dédain ou du mépris, ou qui a une attitude hautaine et dédaigneuse envers autrui.

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adjective

/ˈsnɪf.i/C2formalbritishobsolète
  • frAdjectif désuet ou familier signifiant qui manifeste du dédain ou du mépris, ou qui a une attitude hautaine et dédaigneuse envers autrui.

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.

    frdédaigneux, méprisant

    • 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.

    Synonymesarrogantcondescendingcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsnootysupercilioussuperior

    Antonymescourteoushumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

Formes
  • sniffier comparative form
  • sniffiest superlative form