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sardonic (sar DAHN ik) (adjective), more sardonic, most sardonic
1. Scornful or cynically mocking: Shirley had a sardonic smile when she was told what a wonderful dress she was wearing.
2. Etymology: from Greek: sardonios, "of bitter" or "scornful laughter".

Conveying scorn or sneers about someone.
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Relating to a scornful accusation.
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