snide

Example Sentences

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Mr. Holmes does not quote Auden’s snide remark, but in some ways his book addresses the modern snobbism that shadows Tennyson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Robinson, who created MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious” and has helped shepherd a handful of other fluffy amusements, is a promising popcorn wit, deftly ensuring the tone is neither too sober nor too snide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Queen Yodit, especially, is fond of dropping a snide comment right in the middle of a serious moment.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Additionally, Alito's snide dishonesty is insulting, and it is meant to be.

From Salon • May 18, 2024

Harry didn’t even care that Draco Malfoy was making loud, snide remarks about his new sweater from the Slytherin table.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling