sarcastic

adjective
UK: /sɑːˈkæstɪk/
US: /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

  1. Using words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially in order to insult someone or to show irritation.

    1. Was he being sarcastic when he said my singing was good?
    2. Her sarcastic comments made it clear she didn't appreciate my efforts to help with the project.

  2. Expressing or characterized by sarcasm; bitterly mocking.

    1. I didn't like his sarcastic tone when he spoke about my failures.
    2. The play was a sarcastic commentary on contemporary politics, filled with witty remarks.

Synonyms

scornful cynical wry bitter ironic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sarcastic" in English means: Using words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially in order to insult someone or to show irritation., Expressing or characterized by sarcasm; bitterly mocking..

The phonetic transcription of "sarcastic" is /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ in British English and /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sarcastic": scornful, cynical, wry, bitter, ironic.

Example usage of "sarcastic": "Was he being sarcastic when he said my singing was good?". More examples on the page.