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sardonic

[/sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/]
adjective
sardônico
1. Grimly mocking, cynical, or scornful in a bitter or ironic way
He gave a sardonic smile when hearing the news.
Ele deu um sorriso sardônico ao ouvir a notícia.
2. Expressing bitter or scornful derision in a darkly humorous manner
The comedian's sardonic wit kept the audience laughing throughout the show.
O humor sardônico do comediante manteve a plateia rindo durante todo o espetáculo.
NYC Slang
sarcastic, cutting, dry wit
Synonyms
cynicalmockingscornfulironiccausticbitterderisive
Antonyms
sincereearnestgenuinestraightforwardnaive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sardônico
Standard usage; also used colloquially as 'cínico' or 'irônico' in casual speech
São Paulo
sardônico
Formal usage; common in written and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sardônico
Used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
sardónico
Standard European Portuguese spelling; same meaning and usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sardonic laugh
sardonic humor
sardonic comment
with sardonic detachment
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