sarcastic, satiric, ironic, sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation.
SARCASTIC definition: 1. using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's…. Learn more.
SARCASTIC definition: of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm. See examples of sarcastic used in a sentence.
Definition of sarcastic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Someone who is sarcastic says or does the opposite of what they really mean in order to mock or insult someone. She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. 'What a surprise!' Caroline murmured sarcastically. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
- of, pertaining to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply. 2. using or given to the use of sarcasm.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply. using or given to the use of sarcasm: to be sarcastic about ambition. sar cas′tic ness, sar cas′ti cal ness, n. 2. biting, cutting, mordant, bitter, derisive, ironic, sardonic. See cynical. In Lists: Humor and comedy, more...
Sarcastic humor mocks or ridicules, usually by saying the opposite of what is actually meant. The talent-show judge who rolls his eyes at your dancing, smirks, and says, "You ought to be on Broadway" is a sarcastic person.