sarcastic
word
/sɑɹˈkæstɪk/
sar-KAS-tik
/sɑːkˈɑːstɪk/
sah-KAHS-tik
Definition
Using words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially to insult or make fun of someone in a clever or harsh way.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe jokes, comments, or tone that is mocking but not always mean. Often confused with 'ironic,' but 'sarcastic' usually has the intention to hurt or tease. Typical with phrases like 'Oh, great!' or 'Nice job!' when something is actually bad.
Spanish: sarcásticoPortuguese (BR): sarcásticoPortuguese (PT): sarcásticoChinese (Simplified): 讽刺的Chinese (Traditional): 諷刺的Hindi: व्यंग्यपूर्णArabic: ساخرBengali: ব্যঙ্গাত্মক - তীব্র ব্যঙ্গসূচকRussian: саркастическийJapanese: 皮肉なVietnamese: mỉa mai - châm biếmKorean: 비꼬는 - 빈정거리는Turkish: alaycıUrdu: طنزیہIndonesian: sarkastis - menyindir
Example Sentences
His tone was very sarcastic when he replied.
basic
“Nice job,” she said in a sarcastic voice after I spilled the juice.
natural
You don’t have to be so sarcastic all the time!
natural
That was a pretty sarcastic remark even for you.
natural
He made a sarcastic comment about my cooking.
basic
Please stop being sarcastic.
basic