sarcastic
Americanadjective
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characterized by sarcasm
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given to the use of sarcasm
Related Words
See cynical.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-sarcastic adjective
- quasi-sarcastically adverb
- sarcastically adverb
- sarcasticalness noun
- sarcasticness noun
- supersarcastic adjective
- supersarcastically adverb
- unsarcastic adjective
- unsarcastical adjective
- unsarcastically adverb
Etymology
Origin of sarcastic
First recorded in 1685–95; sarc(asm) + -astic, on the model of enthusiasm ( def. ): enthusiastic ( def. ); -ic ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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I wait to hear some sarcastic thought from Denny, but instead I get something else.
From Literature
The Belarusian was unimpressed, aiming a sarcastic thumbs down at the umpire and offering a few choice words to her team, but she was able to reset quickly.
From BBC
She knew Sue was being sarcastic, but it made Akira think of her dad.
From Literature
“I answered a question where I was being sarcastic and ironic, and it’s followed me around,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
A buddy asks if he’s being sarcastic, and the kid collapses like a hot air balloon: “I don’t even know anymore.”
From Los Angeles Times
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