sardonicism
- noun
- /sɑrˈdɑnɪsɪzəm/
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sarcástico
- 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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A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
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A mocking way of speaking that shows dislike or disrespect
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A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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A quiet, slightly mocking kind of humor
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
Harsh, honest jokes that hurt or shock people
Antonyms
How Sarcastic
Surface Forms
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.