sarcastic
Example Sentences
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He just laughed and high-fived some teammates who were offering sarcastic congratulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Ms. Saxbe is sarcastic about the “visible” work men do, dismissing the physical effort and planning required by, say, roof and plumbing repairs, while championing the more challenging “invisible labor” that women perform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Rickles’ vocal turn as the sarcastic but devoted Mr. Potato Head along with John Ratzenberger’s wisecracking piggy bank Hamm gave the first three “Toy Story” movies a sharp edge that balanced their sentimentality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Dripping with sarcastic self-confidence, it has hooks within hooks, not to mention a guest verse from BTS star J-Hope.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
He became more and more curt and formal, though never sarcastic; he kept that promise, at least.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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