sardonic

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Sardonic is when you say something that's funny but also a little bit hurtful or mocking. It's like a sarcastic remark, but usually more harsh.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, 'sardonic' characters add depth and intrigue. An author might note, 'The protagonist's sardonic wit adds a unique flavor to the narrative.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

Our competitor's ad campaign promises a lot of unverifiable outcomes. How do we differentiate our product?

Response:

I suppose, sardonically, we could promise factual dreams come true. But we should stick with giving evidence-backed claims.

Tech

Scenario:

The software's been acting up lately, and it's throwing up an error message that says 'Unknown Error.' What should our next steps be?

Response:

Sardonically, I could say we've finally achieved artificial intelligence. But honestly, it's just a bug that needs debugging.