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 wrote a pilot script, but Ray didn’t like the title I suggested based on his brother’s sarcastic remark.
Many Seattle fans gave a sarcastic standing ovation when Lowe grounded out to finally end the inning.
From Washington Times
He was responding to a journalist's sarcastic tweet asking whether a case had been filed against Mr Obama for "hurting sentiments" with his remarks on India.
From BBC
He never directly targeted his anger at the president, but his sarcastic references to "happy grandfather" were widely seen as indirect criticism.
From BBC
Watching her with followers and donors, Hawkins is sarcastic and often turns to humour, a sometimes unexpected habit from a woman pushing to outlaw abortion entirely.
From BBC
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