reply sardonically

Frequency: 4.50.5 per million words

to answer in a way that shows cynical or mocking amusement

sardonicallyVERB + sardonically

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Examples (10)

  • He couldn't help but reply sardonically to her naive question.
  • "Oh, really?" she replied sardonically, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
  • When asked about his chances, he replied sardonically, "As good as a snowball's in hell."
  • She always tends to reply sardonically when she's feeling annoyed.
  • Having heard the absurd proposal, he replied sardonically with a wry smile.
  • The politician replied sardonically to the reporter's loaded question.
  • He was known to reply sardonically to any challenge, never missing an opportunity for a cutting remark.
  • "And what makes you think that?" he replied sardonically, raising an eyebrow.
  • After a long pause, she finally replied sardonically, "Your optimism is truly remarkable."
  • The teacher replied sardonically to the student who claimed the dog ate his homework.