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She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.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

Someone in the audience began clapping—a hard, separated noise that rang to my ear as sarcastic.

From Literature

I have no idea if he’s being sincere or sarcastic, but I just say, “Thanks.”

From Literature

I’m so used to Karly’s snide remarks that I assume she’s being sarcastic.

From Literature

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

From Salon

sarcastic

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