[sɑːˈdɒnɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- grimly mocking or cynical
(e.g: Starkey attempted a sardonic smile)


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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