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Definitions

sardonic

[sahr-don-ik] / sɑrˈdɒn ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
sarcastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acerbic biting caustic derisive mocking mordant satirical
WEAK
arrogant bitter carping cynical disrespectful evil irascible mean nasty offensive salty scorching scornful sharp smart-alecky sneering taunting wise
Antonyms
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calm kind mild nice

Example Sentences

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The author depicts all this vividly and with sardonic wit, but with little fuss or outrage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Ms. Ziegler’s sardonic humor flickers or flares in virtually every scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Conspicuous lip color can, after all, signify a million things — from class status to sardonic camp.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

He said Crook's latest series is "quite incisive, it's not dreamy, he writes very funny lines, very tart and quite sardonic in their way".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

"Thank you," Ser Jaremy replied with a sardonic smile.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin