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sardonic in German

sardonic in German is hämisch, mokant, sardonisch — sardonic means scornfully mocking or cynical.

sardonic in German

hämisch
adj
Scornfully mocking or cynical.
mokant
adj
Scornfully mocking or cynical.
sardonisch
adj
Disdainfully or ironically humorous.
bitter
adj
Disdainfully or ironically humorous.
sarkastisch
adj
Disdainfully or ironically humorous.

What does "sardonic" mean?

  1. adjective Scornfully mocking or cynical.
    "He gave a sardonic laugh when he heard the excuse."
  2. adjective Disdainfully or ironically humorous.
    "He has a sardonic sense of humour that not everyone appreciates."
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sardonic in a sentence

  • He gave a sardonic laugh when he heard the excuse.
  • Her sardonic comments made the meeting uncomfortable.
  • He has a sardonic sense of humour that not everyone appreciates.
  • She raised a sardonic eyebrow at the announcement.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sardonic" in German?
"sardonic" in German is hämisch, mokant, sardonisch. sardonic means: Scornfully mocking or cynical.
How do you use "sardonic" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a sardonic laugh when he heard the excuse." In German, "sardonic" is hämisch, mokant, sardonisch.
Are there other ways to say "sardonic" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sardonic": hämisch, mokant, sardonisch, bitter, sarkastisch.
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