Sardonic (Adjective)
Meaning
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.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- His biting comment on social class elicited sardonic smiles from those who understood the underlying truth.
- The comedian's sardonic humor left some audience members squirming uncomfortably in their seats.
- She delivered her witty one-liners with a sardonic tone that belied the depth of her emotions.
- The sardonic remarks of the journalist were more a reflection of his disillusionment with the system.
- His sardonic take on the pretentiousness of high art was both a scathing critique and a hilarious commentary.