Meaning & use
sarcastic
Using remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, typically to mock or show contempt.
See it in a sentence
He made a sarcastic remark about how wonderful the delayed flight was.
Her sarcastic tone made it obvious she did not believe his excuse.
A note on using this word
Sarcastic relies heavily on tone or context to signal that the literal words are not meant sincerely.
Words with a similar meaning
mockingironic
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Words with an opposite meaning
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