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sarcastic definition

sar·cas·tic (sär kas′tik)

adjective

  1. of, having the nature of, or characterized by sarcasm; sneering, caustic, cutting, etc.
  2. using, or fond of using, sarcasm

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sarcastic Synonyms

sarcastic

modif.

scornful, mocking, ironical, snide, satirical, taunting, severe, derisive, sardonic, bitter, saucy, hostile, sneering, snickering, quizzical, arrogant, Rabelaisian, Hudibrastic, disrespectful, scurrile, scurrilous, chaffing, twitting, offensive, irascible, carping, cynical, disillusioned, snarling, unbelieving, corrosive, acid, cutting, contemptuous, scorching, captious, sharp, acrimonious, pert, brusque, caustic, biting, harsh, austere, contumelious, grim.

sarcastic implies intent to hurt by taunting with mocking ridicule, veiled sneers, etc. a sarcastic reminder that work begins at 9:00 A.M.; satirical, or ?satiric, implies as its purpose the exposing or attacking of the vices, follies, stupidities, etc. of others and connotes the use of ridicule, sarcasm, etc. Swift's satirical comments; ironic, or ironical, applies to a humorous or sarcastic form of expression in which the intended meaning of what is said is directly opposite to the usual sense ""My, you're early'' was his ironic taunt to the latecomer; sardonic implies sneering or mocking bitterness in a person, or, more often, in his expression, remarks, etc. a sardonic smile; caustic implies a cutting, biting, or stinging wit or sarcasm a caustic tongue


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sarcastic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • remark: Over here I've been happier - apart from sarcastic remarks about the prices... "

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: Well, a new chapter in Tron's history has arrived with the slightly sarcastic, but aptly titled Auslaender.

Used with adjective complement

  • sound: I didn't mean my comment about your injury to sound so sarcastic, I apologize.
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