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sarcastic

[sɑːˈkæstɪk]

sarcastic Definition

  • 1using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
  • 2marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

Using sarcastic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sarcastic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She gave him a sarcastic smile.

  • Example

    His tone was sarcastic when he said that.

  • Example

    I love your sarcastic sense of humor.

  • Example

    He made a sarcastic comment about her cooking.

sarcastic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sarcastic

Phrases with sarcastic

  • sarcastic remark/comment

    a statement that uses sarcasm to mock or convey contempt

    Example

    She couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark about his new haircut.

  • sarcastic tone/voice

    the way someone speaks when they are using sarcasm

    Example

    He replied with a sarcastic tone, 'Oh great, just what I needed.'

  • the ability to use sarcasm in a clever and amusing way

    Example

    Her sarcastic wit always kept her friends entertained.

Origins of sarcastic

from Late Latin 'sarcasmus', from Greek 'sarkasmos', from 'sarkazein', meaning 'to tear flesh, gnash the teeth, speak bitterly'

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Summary: sarcastic in Brief

The term 'sarcastic' [sɑːˈkæstɪk] refers to language or behavior that uses irony to mock or convey contempt. It can be used to describe a person's tone, voice, or sense of humor, as in 'I love your sarcastic sense of humor.' 'Sarcastic' is often paired with phrases like 'sarcastic remark/comment' and 'sarcastic tone/voice,' and is sometimes used interchangeably with 'ironic' and 'satirical.'

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