Literary notes about snidely (AI summary)
In literature, "snidely" is used to convey a sharply sarcastic or disdainful tone in dialogue, immediately coloring a character’s behavior with an air of contempt or derision. For instance, in [1] the adverb accentuates a dismissive remark, suggesting that the speaker's confidence is laced with cynicism regarding another’s assumptions. Similarly, in [2] it highlights a cutting retort that both critiques and contradicts the interlocutor’s statement, enriching the interaction with a nuanced layer of ironic detachment.
- "You think the NYPD would know what to look for?" Scott said snidely.
— from Terminal Compromise by Winn Schwartau - He said snidely, “Hate to contradict you, Tog, but the number is two thousand, four hundred and thirty-four.”
— from Ultima Thule by Mack Reynolds
