Definitions

sarcastic

[sahr-kas-tik] / sɑrˈkæs tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

nasty, mocking in speech

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acerbic acid arrogant biting bitter brusque caustic derisive disparaging disrespectful mordant sardonic satirical saucy trenchant

WEAK

acerb acrimonious austere backhanded captious carping chaffing contemptuous contumelious corrosive cussed cutting cynical disillusioned evil hostile irascible ironical mean needling offensive ornery salty scorching scornful scurrilous severe sharp smart-alecky snarling sneering taunting twitting weisenheiming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland calm complimentary courteous kind mild nice polite respectful sweet

Example Sentences

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Sarcastic but never mean-spirited, the show is a song-and-dance-filled extravaganza and, if previous iterations are any indication, a rather free-ranging exploration of other holiday traditions beyond the Christmas-centric.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Although she had never responded to his Facebook messages, he said she covertly communicated with him through websites such as Radio One Lebanon and Sarcastic Bad Bitches.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2023

“I put my symptoms into WebMD & it turns out I just have kids,” Lisa Munn, who goes by the name Sarcastic Mommy, tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2020

Sarcastic and nasty, but in a funny way.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2014

Sarcastic invitation to continue a rave, often by someone who wishes the raver would get a clue but realizes this is unlikely.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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