sardonically

American  

[sahr-don-ik-lee] / sɑrˈdɒn ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that is characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mockingly.

   She laughed and sardonically sang him a love song as she prepared to walk out of his life.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unsardonically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of sardonically

sardonic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

Sardonically called "Iron Curtain," it tied up traffic for three hours in the Rue Yisconti on June 27, 1962.

From Time Magazine Archive

And to see that young loveliness in its strange gleam of color lying against his friend's supporting tan linen arm— Sardonically his eyes sought Ryder.

From The Fortieth Door by Bradley, Mary Hastings

Sardonically Van reflected that even the fine little stream of water on his claim, in a land where water was so terribly scarce, was absolutely worthless as an asset.

From The Furnace of Gold by Marchand, J. N.