英语词汇“sardonic”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	sardonic
释义	Trends of sardonic View usage for: sardonic (sɑːʳdɒnɪk) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone as sardonic, you mean their attitude to people or things is humorous but rather critical. ...a big, sardonic man, who intimidated his students. ...a sardonic sense of humour. Synonyms: mocking, cynical, dry, bitter More Synonyms of sardonic sardonically (sɑːʳdɒnɪkli) graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] He grinned sardonically and bowed towards her. sardonic in British English (sɑːˈdɒnɪk) or sardonical (sɑːˈdɒnɪkəl) adjective characterized by irony, mockery, or derision Derived forms sardonically (sarˈdonically) adverb sardonicism (sarˈdonicism) noun Word origin C17: from French sardonique, from Latin sardonius, from Greek sardonios derisive, literally: of Sardinia, alteration of Homeric sardanios scornful (laughter or smile) sardonic in American English (sɑrˈdɑnɪk) adjective disdainfully or bitterly sneering, ironic, or sarcastic a sardonic smile SIMILAR WORDS: sarˈcastic Derived forms sardonically (sarˈdonically) adverb sardonicism (sarˈdoniˌcism) (sɑrˈdɑnəˌsɪzəm) noun Word origin Fr sardonique < L sardonius < Gr sardonios, altered after Sardō, Sardinia Examples of 'sardonic' in a sentence sardonic The accompanying roar of approval brought a sardonic smile to his lips. The Sun (2013) His music is undercut by a deadly sardonic wit which becomes more prominent the longer you spend in his company. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Warm and funny, she has a nice line in sardonic humour and is adept at the tricky art of gentle flirting. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Elsewhere sardonic mockery gave way to the radiant Mariinsky chorus and the harmonies of the Orthodox church. Times, Sunday Times (2014) His porcelain features, sardonic smile and shaved head strip two decades from his 67 years. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There is an intensity and candour, along with a sardonic humour, that is simply unmatched in any other sport. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She weaves all this together by inventing a narrative voice that is sober and testifying, sardonic and humorous, always precise. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The British baritone seems born for this role, and his resonant singing is matched with a comic portrayal rich in sardonic humour. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But these songs have a sly, sardonic and subtle wit, underpinned by silky jazz melodies that once under your skin stay there. The Sun (2006) In other languages sardonic British English: sardonic ADJECTIVE If you describe someone as sardonic, you mean their attitude to people or things is humorous but rather critical. ...a big, sardonic man, who intimidated his students. American English: sardonic Brazilian Portuguese: sardônico Chinese: 讥讽的 European Spanish: sarcástico French: sardonique German: hämisch Italian: beffardo Japanese: 茶化すような Korean: 냉소적인 European Portuguese: sardónico Latin American Spanish: sarcástico (adjective) in the sense of mocking Definition (of behaviour) mocking or scornful a sardonic sense of humour Synonyms mocking She gave a mocking smile. cynical He has a very cynical view of the world. dry He is renowned for his dry wit. bitter sneering jeering malicious wry a wry sense of humour sarcastic She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. derisive He gave a short, derisive laugh. ironical mordant He describes the situation with mordant wit. mordacious Additional synonyms in the sense of cynical Definition sarcastic or sneering He has a very cynical view of the world. Synonyms sceptical, mocking, ironic, sneering, pessimistic, scoffing, contemptuous, sarcastic, sardonic, scornful, distrustful, derisive, misanthropic, mordacious, misanthropical in the sense of derisive Definition mocking or scornful He gave a short, derisive laugh. Synonyms mocking, ridiculing, jeering, taunting, scoffing, contemptuous, scornful in the sense of dry Definition (of humour) subtle and sarcastic He is renowned for his dry wit. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, sharp, keen, cynical, low-key, sly, sardonic, deadpan, droll, ironical, quietly humorous Nearby words of sardonic sapient sarcasm sarcastic sardonic sash Satan satanic Synonyms of 'sardonic' sardonic Explore 'sardonic' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of mordant Definition sarcastic or caustic He describes the situation with mordant wit. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, biting, edged, sharp, acid, harsh, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, incisive, caustic, venomous, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, waspish, mordacious in the sense of sarcastic Definition full of or showing sarcasm She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. Synonyms ironical, cynical, satirical, cutting, biting, sharp, acid, mocking, taunting, sneering, acrimonious, backhanded, contemptuous, disparaging, sardonic, caustic, bitchy (informal), vitriolic, acerbic, derisive, ironic, mordant, sarky (British, informal), mordacious, acerb in the sense of wry Definition drily humorous a wry sense of humour Synonyms ironic, dry, mocking, sarcastic, sardonic, droll, pawky (Scottish), mordacious
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