1. Mocking or derogatory in a malicious or ironic way: snide comments. 2. Making or given to making snide remarks: a snide roommate.

Is snidely a real word?

Meaning of snidely in English. rudely and critically: "Well, she's certainly better looking than her mother," she said snidely.

Why does sympathetic mean?

Sympathetic means having sympathy—having the same emotions as someone else, especially sadness. Being sympathetic in this way is usually understood to mean that you feel bad for someone because they are in a negative situation. ... To be sympathetic toward someone is to sympathize with them.