sardonic
Example Sentences
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During those meetings he was known for tackling questions head-on, with a sardonic sense of humour.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Its politics unfolded through "fit checks" - showing your outfit - "Get Ready With Me" videos, first-person vlogs, memes and sardonic edits.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Mr. Papaconstantinou writes passionately and with sardonic wit, bringing the reader into the rooms where the country’s fate was decided.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Conspicuous lip color can, after all, signify a million things — from class status to sardonic camp.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2026
She wrote with an endearing, intelligent voice, and her entries were filled with self-deprecating humor and witty, sardonic asides.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Vocabulary lists containing sardonic
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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