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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sarcastic ironic mocking scornful contemptuous disdainful derisive sneering jeering taunting teasing ridiculing humorous witty satirical caustic acerbic bitter trenchant scathing biting sharp incisive keen piercing pungent mordant ironic sardonic cynical skeptical doubting dismissive disdainful scornful contemptuous supercilious haughty proud arrogant condescending patronizing belittling mocking taunting scoffing gibing jeering sneering snide backhanded faintly praising insincere hypocritical disingenuous duplicitous two-faced insidious sly crafty cunning guileful artful clever quick-witted sharp-tongued silver-tongued glib voluble fluent articulate loquacious talkative garrulous vociferous loud-mouthed opinionated forthright blunt candid frank outspoken plainspoken straightforward unvarnished unadorned unembellished

    Meaning of Sardonic

    The primary meaning of "sardonic" is having or showing a quality of mocking or contemptuous humor.

    Definitions

    • The word "sardonic" refers to a type of humor or attitude that is mocking, contemptuous, or scornful, often characterized by a wry or ironic tone.
    • * It can also describe a facial expression, such as a raised eyebrow or a smirk, that conveys a sense of disdain or mockery.

    Etymology of Sardonic

    The word "sardonic" originates from the Greek word "Σαρδονικός" (Sardonikos), which refers to the island of Sardinia.
    In ancient times, the Greeks believed that the inhabitants of Sardinia had a unique, mocking smile, which became known as "sardonic laughter" or "Sardinian laughter".
    The word "sardonic" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a type of humor or attitude that is characterized by irony, sarcasm, or mockery.

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's sardonic remarks about politics had the audience in stitches.
    • * Her sardonic smile suggested that she didn't believe a word he was saying.
    • * The writer's sardonic tone was evident in his scathing review of the new restaurant.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    humor irony sarcasm mockery scorn contempt disdain ridicule jest joke quip witticism satire parody caricature mockery ridicule farce travesty sham pretense facade hypocrisy duplicity insincerity cant humbug nonsense absurdity ridiculousness silliness foolishness stupidity ignorance foolishness absurdity illogic inconsistency incongruity contradiction paradox irony satire parody lampoon spoof burlesque caricature cartoon comic comedian humorist satirist ironist wit jester fool clown jockey zany buffoon harlequin mime actor