Hello Word Nerd! Time to learn some great vocabulary through Bermuda Onion’s meme 
Wondrous Words Wednesday.
My word today comes from the fantastic mid grade book Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. More than once in the story, Artemis displays a sardonic grin. Although I had a good idea of its meaning, I wanted to look sardonic up. Just to get it perfect. Because that’s what Artemis would do.
sardonic \sär-‘dän-ik\ adj from the French sardonique, from Greek sardonios; disdainfully or skeptically humorous; derisively mocking
Ah yes, Artemis, a precocious, devious twelve year old, often exudes a sardonic air as he carries out his dastardly plots. And yet, somehow, I like him anyway. I’ll review Artemis Fowl in my next post. But for now…
Word Nerd Workout
Think of another character, from literature or film, you would describe as sardonic. My example: Professor Severus Snape.
Who can you add to this list? Leave your suggestions in the comments, and thanks for stopping by!
Julia
I’ve never read Artemis Fowl. I need to go add it to my TBR! And I love the word sardonic. *grins*
How about Gilbert Blythe – “Anne” ??? Am I getting closer/ 😉
Ooh, I’ve got this one — Not a literary character, but you’ll agree one of the best characters EVER:
Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham (Downton Abbey)