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Sardonic

Adjective

Definition: characterized by bitter or scornful mocking humor.

Sense 1: marked by sarcastic wit or dark humor.

Example sentence 1: Despite facing a setback, Mary couldn't help but give a sardonic laugh at the absurdity of the situation.

Example sentence 2: His sardonic comments about the politician's promises drew both laughter and discomfort from the audience.

Sense 2: expressing mocking or cynical attitude.

Example sentence 3: With a sardonic smile, John dismissed his colleague's ambitious project as a mere pipe dream.

Example sentence 4: The comedian's sardonic remarks about society's obsession with social media struck a chord with the crowd.

Noun

Definition: a person who is habitually sarcastic or scornful.

Example sentence 5: James, known for his sardonic nature, often left people wondering if he was being serious or sarcastic.

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