1. the quality or characteristic of being sardonic; bitter, scornful, or mocking humor or attitude

Examples

• His sardonicism made it difficult to tell when he was being serious.
• The critic’s review was filled with sardonicism toward the pretentious art exhibit.
• She responded to the compliment with characteristic sardonicism, doubting its sincerity.
• The comedian’s sardonicism appealed to audiences who appreciated dark humor.
• His sardonicism often masked deeper feelings of disappointment.
• The novel’s narrator spoke with a sardonicism that reflected the author’s worldview.