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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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But in hindsight, yes, that was most likely sarcastic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

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

Crucially, the "charming, witty, sarcastic" stranger she fell in love with was, in her own words, "stronger than me ten-fold".

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Judging from the upbeat tartness flavoring the humor of “I Love LA,” the show’s title isn’t sarcastic.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

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 "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison