Definition of "sardonic" [sar•don•ic]

• Scornfully or cynically mocking. See Synonyms at sarcastic. (adjective)

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• "Leaning up against her wall, his arms and ankles crossed, his expression sardonic."
• "Nay, I will be bold to say that, if such a thing as that they call a sardonic or grinning laughter can happen to the mind, it is to be found in these artificial and crying laughters."
• "Ok, I didn't use the word sardonic with her, but I am now in the retelling. hahahahaha."