I like words. I know a fair few of them. I want to know more. What are your favorite esoteric words?

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    9 hours ago

    One that seems to be new to a lot of people: sardonic or sardonism. It is kind of like sarcasm or facetiousness, but darker. The definition is grimfully mocking.

    “I was just being sarcastic. Don’t be so defensive and serious.”

    “I was being sardonic. Did you take offense to that? Good.”