C1adjectivelanguageemotions
US/sɑːrˈkæs.tɪk/
UK/sɑːˈkæs.tɪk/
saying the opposite of what you mean in order to criticize or joke unkindly
In context
'Great job,' he said in a sarcastic voice after I dropped the cake.
Sarcastic comments can be hard to understand in a second language.
Please don't be sarcastic; I'm asking a serious question.
Words that go with sarcastic
adjective + noun
- sarcastic commentShe ignored his sarcastic comment about her new haircut.
- sarcastic toneIt is hard to hear a sarcastic tone in a text message.
- sarcastic remarkOne sarcastic remark started the whole argument.
adverb + adjective
- slightly sarcasticHis reply sounded slightly sarcastic.
adjective + preposition
- sarcastic aboutDon't be sarcastic about his accent.