What is the meaning of sardonic?

adjective

  • Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking. "his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists- Frank Schoenberner; "a wry pleasure to be... Reminded of all that one is missing- Irwin Edman
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