SARCASTIC


Meaning of SARCASTIC in English

— sarcastically , adv. — sarcasticness, sarcasticalness , n.

/sahr kas"tik/ , adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.

2. using or given to the use of sarcasm: to be sarcastic about ambition.

Also, sarcastical .

[ 1685-95; SARC(ASM) + -ASTIC ]

Syn. 2. biting, cutting, mordant, bitter, derisive, ironic, sardonic. See cynical .

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