Sardonicism
adjective
1.
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering:
a sardonic grin.
adjective
1.
characterized by irony, mockery, or derision
adjective
scornful, mocking; disdainfully humorous
Word Origin
Greek sardonios ‘derisive’
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