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sardonic

[sahr-don-ik] / sɑrˈdɒn ɪk /


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Sardonic motivations aside, the unofficial Albertsons admins found themselves officially attached to — and offering comment on — the store’s actual movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

The year has barely woken up, but the prize for the Most Sardonic Film Title of 2016 has already been won.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 18, 2016

Sardonic irony is as critical to healthy child development as vitamins and tick-checks.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2012

Sardonic and teasing, he smiled and I was forgiven, but my advantage had dimmed.

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2012

The Sardonic L. 'Ere's a swell turn-out and no mistake—with a couple o' bloomin' beadles standin' be'ind!

From Voces Populi by Anstey, F.




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