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Word: Sardonic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French sardonique, earlier sardonien, via Latin from Greek sardonios ‘of Sardinia’, alteration of sardanios, used by Homer to describe bitter or scornful laughter
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɑːˈdɒnɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
grimly mocking or cynical
Short Definition:grimly mocking or cynical
Examples:- Starkey attempted a sardonic smile
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