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sardonic

/sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/
sar · don · ic /sɑːr · ˈdɒn · ɪk/
English Definition
Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful
中文释义
嘲讽的;讥讽的;冷笑的
Significado en Español
sardónico, burlón
한국어 뜻
비꼬는, 조롱하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
châm biếm, mỉa mai
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Example Sentence

He delivered a sardonic remark about the politician's sincerity.

他对政治家的诚意发表了讽刺性的评论。

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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.

  1. A cheerful
  2. B sarcastic
  3. C genuine
  4. D sweet
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B — sarcastic. “sardonic” means Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He wore a ______ smile as he openly mocked the foolish, doomed plan.

  1. A warm
  2. B sincere
  3. C sardonic
  4. D gentle
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C — sardonic. “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.

How do you use “sardonic” in a sentence?

He delivered a sardonic remark about the politician's sincerity. (他对政治家的诚意发表了讽刺性的评论。)

What are synonyms for “sardonic”?

sarcastic, cynical, sneering — all close in meaning to sardonic (Adj. mocking; cynical; scornful).

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.

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