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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Omar then turned the sarcastic thoughts and prayers around on Mace.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Vecchione’s deadpan style and constant misdirection are on full display as he talks about age gaps, magic doctors and the reality of marital vows, piling on joke after sarcastic joke.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 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
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
Zuckerman, ever sarcastic, said, “Satan? Why don’t you introduce me?”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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