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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    haughtily condescendingly superiorly arrogantly disdainfully scornfully contemptuously loftily proudly snobbishly pretentiously affectedly fastidiously delicately daintily scrupulously meticulously fussily finickily precisely exactly carefully painstakingly meticulously pedantically pernickily prissily primly properly politely refinedly elegantly sophisticatedly culturedly genteelly graciously courteously civilly respectfully considerately thoughtfully tactfully diplomatically urbanely suavely smoothly charmingly amiably affably cordially warmly hospitably genially friendly amicably sociably congenially convivially

    Meaning of Snootily

    The primary meaning of "Snootily" is to behave or speak in a way that shows one believes they are better than others, often in a rude or condescending manner.

    Definitions

    • With an air of superiority or haughtiness, often in a way that is considered rude or insulting.
    • * In a manner that shows a person thinks they are better than others, often because of their social class, education, or tastes.

    Etymology of Snootily

    The word "Snootily" is derived from the noun "snoot," which refers to the nose, especially when it is turned up in disdain or contempt.
    The suffix "-ily" is added to form an adverb, indicating a manner or way of doing something.
    The word has its roots in the mid-19th century, when "snoot" was used as a slang term for the nose, and later developed into a verb "to snoot," meaning to turn up one's nose in disdain.

    Example Uses

    • She spoke snootily to the waiter, as if he was beneath her.
    • * He looked around the room snootily, clearly disapproving of the decorations.
    • * The professor talked snootily about the latest research, making it seem like only he truly understood it.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humbly modestly unassumingly unpretentiously simply plainly unaffectedly unostentatiously genuinely sincerely honestly openly frankly directly straightforwardly kindly gently considerately thoughtfully politely respectfully courteously civilly graciously elegantly refinedly sophisticatedly culturedly warmly friendly amicably sociably congenially convivially cordially hospitably genially

    Related Nouns

    superiority haughtiness arrogance disdain contempt scorn loftiness pride snobbery pretension affectation delicacy daintiness scrupulousness meticulousness fussiness finickiness precision exactness carefulness painstakingness pedantry pernickiness prissiness primness propriety politeness refinement elegance sophistication culture gentility graciousness courtesy civility respect consideration thoughtfulness tact diplomacy urbanity suavity smoothness charm amiability affability cordiality hospitality geniality friendliness amicability sociability congeniality conviviality

    Related Verbs

    sneer scorn disdain contempt look speak talk behave act conduct oneself carry turn up nose wrinkle brow raise eyebrow pout sulk scoff sneer scorn despise disdain contempt despise detest abhor loathe hate dislike disapprove disagree dissent oppose protest object demur remonstrate expostulate deprecate depreciate belittle demean debase degrade humble abase crush oppress depress repress suppress

    Related Adjectives

    superior haughty arrogant disdainful contemptuous scornful lofty proud snobbish pretentious affected delicate dainty scrupulous meticulous fussy finicky precise exact careful painstaking pedantic pernickety prissy prim proper polite refined elegant sophisticated cultured genteel gracious courteous civil respectful considerate thoughtful tactful diplomatic urbane suave smooth charming amiable affable