In the Soliloquy lexicon
sardonic
/sɑːˈdɒn.ɪk/
adjective
Grimly mocking or cynical, often with a dry, humourless quality.
Used in a sentence
She gave a sardonic smile when the promised reforms failed to appear.
A small story
At the station, rain gathered in the timetable’s cracked glass while the last train vanished beyond the signal box. ‘Splendid,’ said Mr Vale, watching the porter lock the waiting room around them. His sardonic smile did not reach his eyes; it merely acknowledged that the night had kept its promise.
Nearby words
Keep sardonic — and watch it become a star.
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