sardonic
Pronunciation: /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/
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Definition of sardonic
adjective
Derivatives
Origin:
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