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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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She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Omar then turned the sarcastic thoughts and prayers around on Mace.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“Obviously I’ll accept money,” Doncic said with a sarcastic smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

I wrote a pilot script, but Ray didn’t like the title I suggested based on his brother’s sarcastic remark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Crushing on the most sarcastic and annoying, not to mention infectious, boy I’ve ever met.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott