Sardonically (Adverb)
Meaning
In a sarcastic manner; "`Ah, now we're getting at the truth,' he interposed sarcastically".
Examples
- She raised an eyebrow and smiled sardonically, amused by the absurdity of the situation.
- "Oh great, just what I needed, another bill to pay," he said sardonically as he opened the envelope.
- Her friend sardonically wished her good luck on her doomed diet, having seen her attempts at healthy eating fail time and again.
- "Wow, a whole month without a single problem, this is definitely a reliable car," he said sardonically as he waited for a tow truck.
- She gazed sardonically at her watch and wondered why her supposedly punctual friend was running so late.