sarcastic

sar·cas·tic  (sär-kstk)

adj.

1. Expressing or marked by sarcasm.

2. Given to using sarcasm.

---

[sarc(asm) + -astic, as in enthusiastic.]

---

sar·casti·cal·ly adv.

Synonyms: sarcastic, ironic, caustic, satirical, sardonic
These adjectives mean having or marked by a feeling of bitterness and a biting or cutting quality. Sarcastic suggests sharp taunting and ridicule that wounds: "a deserved reputation for sarcastic, acerbic and uninhibited polemics" (Burke Marshall).
Ironic implies a subtler form of mockery in which an intended meaning is conveyed obliquely: "a man of eccentric charm, ironic humor, andabove allprofound literary genius" (Jonathan Kirsch).
Caustic means corrosive and bitingly trenchant: "The caustic jokes ... deal with such diverse matters as political assassination, talk-show hosts, medical ethics" (Frank Rich).
Satirical implies exposure, especially of vice or folly, to ridicule: "on the surface a satirical look at commercial radio, but also a study of the misuse of telecommunications" (Richard Harrington).
Sardonic is associated with scorn, derision, mockery, and often cynicism: "He was proud, sardonic, harsh to inferiority of every description" (Charlotte Brontë).

---

sarcastic

Adjective

1. full of or showing sarcasm

2. tending to use sarcasm: a sarcastic critic

sarcastically adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

sarcastic - expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds critical - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude" disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher" unsarcastic - not sarcastic

---

sarcastic

adjective ironical, cynical, satirical, cutting, biting, sharp, acid, mocking, taunting, sneering, acrimonious, backhanded, contemptuous, disparaging, sardonic, caustic, bitchy (informal) vitriolic, acerbic, derisive, ironic, mordant, sarky Brit. (informal) mordacious, acerb

Translations

sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcástico;

to be sarcastic → ser sarcástico

sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcastique

sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] sarcasm adj → sarkastisch

sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcastico/a;

to be sarcastic → fare del sarcasmo