Word of the day - SARDONIC

The word today is Sardonic

Sardonic is an adjective and from my research means the following:

- To speak scornfully or be cynically sceptical about a subject

- To express truths or opinions by clever and disdainful mocking

- To be critically truthful without intended humour

There is no humour in being sardonic

Sardonicism is a the frequent use of sardonic speech

If someone says you are sardonic they suggest a "dry" cynical wit

A sardonic sense of humour is measured, deliberate and often acerbic

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