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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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She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

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

“Is she sarcastic, and sarcastic to me!” it seemed to say.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë