sniffily

/ˈsnɪfəli/
adverb
  1. In a disdainful, scornful, or haughty manner, often accompanied by a sniffing sound.
    • He sniffily dismissed the suggestion that he might need help with the project.
    • The critic sniffily declared the movie to be beneath his standards.
    • When asked about the competition, she sniffily replied that she had no interest in such low-quality work.
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