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Definition of snootily
snootily
/ˈsnuː.tɪ.li/
snoot · i · ly
Adjective:snooty
snootily Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a snobbish, arrogant, or disdainfully superior manner; in a way that shows contempt for those perceived as inferior.
Example
"The maitre d' looked at our casual clothes and snootily informed us that the restaurant was fully booked."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the informal adjective 'snooty,' which comes from 'snoot,' a Scots and northern English dialectal variant of 'snout' (referring to the habit of turning one's nose up in disdain).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snootily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snootily