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How to say: sardonic

Spelling: Sardonic Syllables  sardonic
US accent
/sɑːɹdˈɑːnɪk/
UK accent
/sɑːdˈɒnɪk/
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Definition

Definition — disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking; - Frank Schoenberner; - Irwin Edman

e.g. “his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists”

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