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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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Omar then turned the sarcastic thoughts and prayers around on Mace.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

She posted a simple question, and her thank-you to the first person who answered was misconstrued as sarcastic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“I answered a question where I was being sarcastic and ironic, and it’s followed me around,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

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

Elinor really did try hard not to sound sarcastic.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.