sarcastic

[sahr-kas-tik]

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adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
using or given to the use of sarcasm: His business failures made him sarcastic about other people's ventures.

Sometimes sar·cas·ti·cal.

Origin of sarcastic

1685–95; sarc(asm) + -astic

Related formssar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverbsar·cas·tic·ness, sar·cas·ti·cal·ness, nounqua·si-sar·cas·tic, adjectivequa·si-sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverbsu·per·sar·cas·tic, adjectivesu·per·sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·sar·cas·tic, adjectiveun·sar·cas·ti·cal, adjectiveun·sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverb

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2. biting, cutting, mordant, bitter, derisive, ironic, sardonic.

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2. See cynical.

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Examples from the Web for sarcastically

Contemporary Examples

One commenter asked, sarcastically, whether a Jewish group should be expected to host a KKK speaker.
No One Loves a Liberal Zionist
Mira Sucharov
December 17, 2013
Kinbote says Professor Pardon is “‘confusing me with some refugee from Nova Zembla’ [sarcastically stressing the ‘Nova’].”
Pale Fire and the Cold War: Redefining Vladimir Nabokov’s Masterpiece
Michael Weiss
October 13, 2013
He said sarcastically he was “pleased” that Romney was “adopting” that message.
Mitt Romney Romps, Beating Rick Santorum in the Illinois Primary
Howard Kurtz
March 21, 2012
Baute sarcastically joked about Cherry being on a budget, and Cherry replied: “Oh, I meant the court.”
A Hung Jury for Nicollette Sheridan
Maria Elena Fernandez
March 19, 2012
“A triple homicide,” her lawyer, Mark Baute, sarcastically referred to it in his opening statement.
Nicollette Sheridan Testifies Marc Cherry Hit Her ‘Upside the Head’
Maria Elena Fernandez
March 2, 2012

Historical Examples

"He seems to have told you a fearful lot," John sarcastically exclaimed.
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
"Well, if you are not afraid, you'll come and join us," sarcastically returned Bywater.
The Channings
Mrs. Henry Wood
"Railroad fifty miles away; boat every once in a while," said I sarcastically.
The Forest
Stewart Edward White
"Be careful not to hurt it," said Canning Forbes, sarcastically.
Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880
Various
"Troth, an' there's little to see when you get there," rejoined the other, sarcastically.
Roland Cashel
Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for sarcastically

sarcastic

adjective

characterized by sarcasm
given to the use of sarcasm

Derived Formssarcastically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for sarcastically

sarcastic

adj.

1690s, from sarcasm, perhaps on the model of enthusiastic. Related: Sarcastical (1640s); sarcastically.

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Examples from the Web for sarcastically

Contemporary Examples

One commenter asked, sarcastically, whether a Jewish group should be expected to host a KKK speaker.

Kinbote says Professor Pardon is “‘confusing me with some refugee from Nova Zembla’ [sarcastically stressing the ‘Nova’].”

He said sarcastically he was “pleased” that Romney was “adopting” that message.

Baute sarcastically joked about Cherry being on a budget, and Cherry replied: “Oh, I meant the court.”

“A triple homicide,” her lawyer, Mark Baute, sarcastically referred to it in his opening statement.

Historical Examples

"He seems to have told you a fearful lot," John sarcastically exclaimed.

"Well, if you are not afraid, you'll come and join us," sarcastically returned Bywater.

"Railroad fifty miles away; boat every once in a while," said I sarcastically.

"Be careful not to hurt it," said Canning Forbes, sarcastically.

"Troth, an' there's little to see when you get there," rejoined the other, sarcastically.

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Word Origin and History for sarcastically

sarcastic

adj.

Origin of sarcastic