Word meaning
sardonic
adjective · sar-DON-ik
What does sardonic mean?
Sardonic means grimly mocking or cynical.
Sardonic in a sentence
“He gave a sardonic laugh when the train was delayed again.”
Synonyms for sardonic
- mocking
- cynical
- sarcastic
How to remember sardonic
- Say it out loud a few times: sar-DON-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using sardonic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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