sardonicism
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9.3
- noun
- /sɑrˈdɑnɪsɪzəm/
- His sardonicism often made others uncomfortable, as he had a tendency to mock serious topics in a cynical manner.
Examples
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No, it's not funny, and I guess I fail at sardonicism.
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The comedian's sardonicism was evident in his jokes, revealing a grimly sarcastic view of everyday life.
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She expressed her sardonicism through witty comments that highlighted the absurdity of the situation.
Synonyms
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3.9
A way of saying the opposite to make fun of someone or show you dislike them
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7.5
A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
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7.2
A quiet, slightly mocking kind of humor
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8.1
A mocking way of speaking that shows dislike or disrespect
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9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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7.9
Harsh, honest jokes that hurt or shock people
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9.8
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
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9.7
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
Antonyms
How Sarcastic
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Morphology
Etymology
Sardonicism comes from the old word sardonic, which people long ago linked to Sardinia and a plant that supposedly caused a bitter, twisted laugh called a 'sardonic grin'. So sardonicism means a cruel, mocking kind of humor or smile, like a bitter 'grin' that hides true feelings.