sardonically

• Adverbe décrivant une manière de parler ou de sourire qui est moqueuse, cynique ou empreinte d'un humour méprisant. Il transmet souvent un ton amer ou dédaigneux, et s'emploie surtout dans des contextes littéraires ou formels.

An adverb describing a manner of speaking or smiling that is mocking, cynical, or scornfully humorous. It often conveys a bitter or contemptuous tone, typically used in literary and formal contexts.

1. Mockingly or cynicallyC1formal

   In a way that shows a mocking, cynical, or contemptuous attitude, often with a bitter or ironic tone.

   de manière sarcastique

   • He smiled sardonically at the absurdity of the situation.
   • She remarked sardonically that the plan was bound to fail.
   • The critic sardonically praised the film's unintentional humor.

   Synonymescontemptuouslycynicallyderisivelyironicallymockinglysarcasticallyscornfullysneeringly

   Antonymesearnestlygenuinelysincerelywarmly