Sardonic

Pronunciation: /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

Definitions of sardonic

adjective characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical

Example Sentences

A1 She made a sardonic comment about the weather.

A2 His sardonic sense of humor often rubbed people the wrong way.

B1 The comedian's sardonic remarks kept the audience laughing throughout the show.

B2 The politician's sardonic tone during the debate alienated many voters.

C1 Her sardonic wit was both entertaining and cutting.

C2 The writer's sardonic observations on society were both insightful and biting.

Examples of sardonic in a Sentence

formal His sardonic sense of humor often left others feeling uneasy.

informal She couldn't help but laugh at his sardonic comments.

slang His sardonic remarks always crack me up.

figurative The painting's sardonic smile seemed to follow me around the room.

Grammatical Forms of sardonic

• past tense: sardonicized
• plural: sardonic
• comparative: more sardonic
• superlative: most sardonic
• present tense: sardonicizes
• future tense: will sardonicize
• perfect tense: has sardonicized
• continuous tense: is sardonicizing
• singular: sardonic
• positive degree: sardonic
• infinitive: to sardonicize
• gerund: sardonicizing
• participle: sardonicized

Origin and Evolution of sardonic

First Known Use: 1631 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sardonic' is derived from the Greek word 'sardonios', which is believed to have originated from the plant 'sardonion' found on the island of Sardinia. It was believed that consuming this plant caused convulsive laughter and grimacing, leading to the association with scornful or mocking laughter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sardonic' has retained its original meaning of mocking or scornful, but has also come to be associated with a sense of dark humor or sarcasm.