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SARDONIC

Sardonic (Adjective)
Meaning: Grimly mocking or cynical.
Synonym: mocking, satirical, sarcastic, ironical, ironic, cynical, scornful, contemptuous, derisive, derisory,
Near Antonyms for sardonic: amusing, droll, merry, playful, sportive, waggish.

Source: Oxford Dictionary, Merriam - Webster Dictionary