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

From Literature

It’s what Mom used to say in her most sarcastic voice when Dad shut himself off to write on the weekends instead of doing family stuff.

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

She posted a simple question, and her thank-you to the first person who answered was misconstrued as sarcastic.

From The Wall Street Journal

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