sardonic

Modifies a noun

• wit: Their songs were laced with a dry, sardonic wit, backed up with some catchy hooklines.
• humor: The War Game is suffused with moments of raw passion and a rare intensity of vision but also dry sardonic humor.
• smile: He took a deep breath, shaking his head, then gave a sardonic smile.
• tone: Vile Bodies was just the right combination, tho " grimness and sardonic tone " crept in.
• eye: Spectrum Soft With Spectrum software packages abounding, Ron Smith casts his sardonic eye over some of the latest titles.
• comment: We have a full picture report on this day available, complete with sardonic comments.

Modifying Another Word

• often: They are succinct, dramatic, often sardonic, and always strong in atmosphere.
• somewhat: Finally, he brought himself to a standstill in front of the seated Master, and bowed with a somewhat sardonic smile.
• slightly: They were often played as ladies men, or slightly sardonic and rather witty.