hånleende
Swedish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From hån (“mockery, scorn”) + leende (“smiling, smile”).
Adjective
[edit]hånleende (not comparable)
- (only used attributively) grinning a scornful or mocking grin; sneering
- En hånleende man
- A man with a contemptous grin on his face
Usage notes
[edit]Instead of "Mannen var hånleende," one would say "Mannen hånlog" or something like "Mannen log hånfullt."
Noun
[edit]hånleende n
Declension
[edit]Declension of hånleende