sniffily
/ˈsnɪfəli/
adverb
- 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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