Sardonic Definition & Meaning
sardonic
- adjective
- disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking; "his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists"- Frank Schoenberner; "a wry pleasure to be...reminded of all that one is missing"- Irwin Edman
"Sardonic" in song lyrics
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"he had a very dry sardonic"
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Words that rhyme with sardonic
Usage tips for "sardonic"
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