sardonic

adjective
UK: /sɑːˈdɒn.ɪk/
US: /sɑːrˈdɑː.nɪk/

  1. Grimly mocking or cynical.

    1. His smile was sardonic, not friendly.
    2. The movie features a sardonic look at modern family life that some found offensive.

  2. Characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; taunting.

    1. She made a sardonic comment about his efforts.
    2. His sardonic wit made him an interesting, if difficult, companion during the long journey.

Synonyms

cynical ironic scornful derisive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sardonic" in English means: Grimly mocking or cynical., Characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; taunting..

The phonetic transcription of "sardonic" is /sɑːˈdɒn.ɪk/ in British English and /sɑːrˈdɑː.nɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sardonic": cynical, ironic, scornful, derisive.

Example usage of "sardonic": "His smile was sardonic, not friendly.". More examples on the page.