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sardonic - Dictionary definition and meaning for sardonic

SARDONIC

(adj.) disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
"his rebellion is the bitter, sardonic laughter of all great satirists", "a wry pleasure to be...reminded of all that one is missing"

Mnemonics for sardonic

(Tag: ) sorry to comment but.. remember sardarji always people mock at them making jokes. so remember as sardonic
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(Tag: ) think of SARDONIC as SARCASTIC + IRONIC
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(Tag: ) sardonic is divided into sar: which means head in hindi and donic can be regarded as "down" so HEAD DOWN which means scornfully mocking on others.
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(Tag: ) Just remember the statement."SARdarjiko DONI ne Comment kiya" ..Just remember the caps in the statement which gives the word and statement meaning!
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(Tag: ) SARDONIC or SARCASTIC is to make curt or ironic remarks. To be cutting or rude to someone.
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(Tag: India) saridon (famous medicine for headache in India) : If everybody around you criticise you , then you will get headache ... take saridon
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Origin

The word 'sardonic' is from Sardinia, ,bcos plant commonly found on the island was used in potions which gave corpses a grimace after death.Chemical in the plant, cause muscles in the face to contract, giving a strange sinister smile added by rakei

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