Sardonic: meaning, definitions and examples
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sardonic
[ sɑˈrdɒnɪk ]
tone of voice
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
Synonyms
cynical, derisive, mocking, sarcastic, sneering
Examples of usage
- Her sardonic smile made it clear she was not impressed.
- He replied with a sardonic laugh, knowing he was right.
- The comedian's sardonic humor often left the audience in stitches.
- I couldn't help but appreciate his sardonic wit.
- She raised an eyebrow in sardonic disbelief.
Translations
Translations of the word "sardonic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sarcástico
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यपूर्ण
🇩🇪 sardonisch
🇮🇩 sardonis
🇺🇦 саркастичний
🇵🇱 sardoniczny
🇯🇵 皮肉な (hiniku na)
🇫🇷 sardonique
🇪🇸 sardónico
🇹🇷 alaycı
🇰🇷 냉소적인 (naengsojeog-in)
🇸🇦 ساخر (sakhir)
🇨🇿 sardonický
🇸🇰 sardonický
🇨🇳 讽刺的 (fèngcì de)
🇸🇮 sardoničen
🇮🇸 háðslegur
🇰🇿 мысқылшыл
🇬🇪 სარდონიული
🇦🇿 istehzalı
🇲🇽 sardónico
Word origin
The word 'sardonic' originates from the Greek word 'sardanios,' which referred to bitter or scornful laughter. The term evolved over time to describe a mocking or cynical attitude. The use of 'sardonic' in English dates back to the 17th century, where it was used to convey a sense of sarcastic humor. Today, 'sardonic' is commonly used to describe someone or something that exhibits a bitter or scornful tone.