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What is the difference in meaning between 'sarcastic' and 'sardonic'? When should each be used?

Question #150976. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Apr 21 2024.
Originally posted Apr 21 2024 4:47 AM.

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Sardonic suggests something mocking or cynical. Sarcastic generally has a layer of irony, while sardonic doesn't. Sarcastic is more often used to refer to speech or personality, as in She always makes such sarcastic jokes, while sardonic can describe more general things, as in a sardonic smile.

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Apr 21 2024, 3:18 PM
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