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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
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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

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

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

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

A sarcastic, temperamental man, he’d been expelled from three different schools.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day