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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 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

The Belarusian was unimpressed, aiming a sarcastic thumbs down at the umpire and offering a few choice words to her team, but she was able to reset quickly.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

As Doncic becomes more comfortable with his teammates, his leadership has shown through not only his play but his sarcastic personality, which has helped develop a strong bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

Judging from the upbeat tartness flavoring the humor of “I Love LA,” the show’s title isn’t sarcastic.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

“You haven’t said anything sarcastic in a few weeks now, which is what’s worried me the most, to be perfectly honest.”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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