sardonic
/sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/
sar · don · ic
/sɑːr · ˈdɒn · ɪk/
English Definition
Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful
Significado en Español
sardónico, burlón
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
châm biếm, mỉa mai
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sardonius (Greek, meaning a smile with a sarcastic nature) → sardonic, sarcastic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “sardonic” in the following sentence: His sardonic grin made it clear that he wasn''t impressed.
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A
cheerful
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B
sarcastic
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C
genuine
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D
sweet
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B — sarcastic.
“sardonic” means Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful
Common questions about “sardonic”
What does “sardonic” mean?
sardonic — Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful. In Chinese: 嘲讽的；讥讽的；冷笑的.
How do you pronounce “sardonic”?
sardonic is pronounced /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sar · don · ic.
Is “sardonic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. sardonic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sardonic”?
sardonius (Greek, meaning a smile with a sarcastic nature) → sardonic, sarcastic.
