sardonic
UK/sɑ:'dɒnik/US
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Definitions
adj.
Scornfully mocking, cynical, or disdainfully humorous
嘲讽的，冷嘲的，讥讽的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsardonicother
=sardonic
Common Collocations
- 1.sardonic smile冷嘲的微笑
- 2.sardonic wit讥讽的机智
- 3.sardonic humor冷嘲的幽默
- 4.sardonic tone讥讽的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gave a sardonic smile when told the project would be "easy."
- 2.
Her sardonic wit made her both entertaining and slightly intimidating to her colleagues.
- 3.
The critic offered a sardonic commentary on the overhyped film.