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sardonic
grimly mocking or scornfully humorous
Synonyms
- mocking
- scornful
- wry
Antonyms
- sincere
- earnest
- respectful
sardonic in a sentence
His sardonic smile suggested that he did not believe the excuse.
With a sardonic laugh, Maya congratulated him on being only an hour late.
Where it comes from
From Greek sardonios, associated with bitter or mocking laughter.
Memory hook
SARDONIC sounds sharp and sour: sardonic humor has a bitter edge.
Read it in context
- Signals After Midnight Science