C1nounlanguage
US/ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm/
UK/ˈsɑː.kæ.zəm/
saying the opposite of what you mean in order to mock someone or show you are annoyed
In context
'Oh, great, another meeting,' he said with heavy sarcasm.
Sarcasm is often hard to detect in emails and text messages.
The teacher's sarcasm made the students afraid to ask questions.
Words that go with sarcasm
noun + preposition
- hint of sarcasmThere was a hint of sarcasm in his congratulations.
- trace of sarcasmShe answered politely, without a trace of sarcasm.
- note of sarcasmI heard a note of sarcasm in her voice.
adjective + noun
- heavy sarcasm'Thanks for all your help,' she said with heavy sarcasm.
- biting sarcasmThe comedian is famous for his biting sarcasm.
verb + preposition
- dripping with sarcasmHis polite reply was dripping with sarcasm.