1. showing contempt or mockery through facial expression or manner
Usage: archaic or literary

1. a contemptuous or mocking look or expression
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The villain gave a fleering smile as he revealed his evil plan.
• Her fleering expression showed she had no respect for his efforts.
• The fleering of the crowd made the performer uncomfortable.
• He couldn’t stand the fleering looks from his classmates.
• The character’s fleering manner made him instantly unlikable.
• She responded to criticism with a fleering laugh.