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

STRONGEST

calm kind mild nice

Example Sentences

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The answer, if you're interested, is 3.86kg, but it's typical of his sardonic humour, everything said with a straight face.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

But the marketing term has since taken a viral, sardonic turn.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Mr. Fatsis has his own gift for the sardonic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Annoyance flashed across Artemis’s features, only to be replaced by his customary sardonic grin.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer