Feb 14, 2011 · Basically, sardonic and sarcastic both stand for mocking gestures, but what is the difference in their contextual use? Are there any other words that represent a similar gesture?

May 1, 2016 · You can tell by the tone, or if you'll forgive the impertinence, by the smile.If the remark is lacerating it's sarcastic. But as the speaker seems about to fall off a metaphorical …

Also see What is the difference between “sardonic” and “sarcastic”?, and note that cynical appears in the definition shown for sardonic: “grimly mocking or cynical”. As noted in …

Apr 19, 2011 · Well, not all amusement is droll, and arguably not all drollery is amusing. But whatever the relationship between the two words is, I'm not sure it makes sense to generalise …

May 7, 2024 · For this situation, I currently use my own emoticon: : ) : ( : ) I see that some writers use the word sardonic to describe the situation above, but dictionaries often attach some cruel …

May 1, 2022 · Thanks Anton. Yes, Sardonic or Satrirical is very close. I think perhaps the "but that's just me" is satirical. However, I'm still convinced there's another term that means to use …

Sep 9, 2016 · 2 Consider sardonic. (adj.) showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something [Merriam-Webster] In …

Sep 2, 2018 · The word you are looking for dry reaction (of smile/laugh) is Sardonic. When you're being sardonic, or if you have a sardonic laugh or smile, you're making fun of someone or …

Aug 20, 2013 · I have a colleague who comes up with really very clever and funny things to say, but they are also very blunt. Is there a word (or two) that can describe this?

Apr 23, 2023 · Sardonic is an adjective describing dry, understated, and sort of mocking speech or writing—such as a clever remark that stings because it’s so accurate. While sardonic …