sardonic comment
Frequency: 7.20.3 per million words
a remark that is mocking or cynical
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Examples (10)
- He made a sardonic comment about her new hairstyle.
- Her sardonic comment cut through the tension in the room.
- The politician dismissed the criticism with a sardonic comment.
- I couldn't tell if his sardonic comment was a joke or a genuine insult.
- Despite the serious situation, he couldn't resist making a sardonic comment.
- She delivered a sardonic comment about the team's poor performance.
- His sardonic comment implied that he knew more than he was letting on.
- The audience reacted to his sardonic comment with an uncomfortable silence.
- He's known for his sharp wit and often makes sardonic comments.
- Don't take her sardonic comments too seriously; it's just her way.