höhnisch

C1

sneering / derisive / jeering

English meaning
sneering / derisive / jeering

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höhnisch in a sentence

Sein höhnischer Kommentar verletzte mich tief.

His sneering comment hurt me deeply.

Comparative and superlative

höhnisch → höhnischer → am höhnischsten

Words that go with höhnisch

Questions about höhnisch

What is the comparative of höhnisch?

höhnisch → höhnischer → am höhnischsten.

What does höhnisch mean in English?

höhnisch means "sneering / derisive / jeering". For example: "Sein höhnischer Kommentar verletzte mich tief." — "His sneering comment hurt me deeply."

What level is höhnisch in German?

höhnisch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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