sardonic eyebrow

Frequency: 6.00.1 per million words

the raising of an eyebrow to show disbelief or cynical amusement

sardonicADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

eyebrow

Examples (10)

  • He met her extravagant claim with a sardonic eyebrow raise.
  • A sardonic eyebrow was her only response to his ridiculous excuse.
  • She quirked a sardonic eyebrow, clearly unconvinced by his story.
  • The professor's sardonic eyebrow signaled his doubt about the student's explanation.
  • With a sardonic eyebrow, he indicated his amusement at their naivety.
  • His sardonic eyebrow spoke volumes about his opinion of the new policy.
  • She had a habit of raising a sardonic eyebrow whenever someone made an unbelievable statement.
  • The detective's sardonic eyebrow suggested he'd heard it all before.
  • He couldn't help but lift a sardonic eyebrow at the politician's empty promises.
  • The audience chuckled as the comedian delivered the punchline with a perfectly timed sardonic eyebrow.