sar·cas·tic (sär-k s t k)adj. 1. Expressing or marked by sarcasm. 2. Given to using sarcasm. [sarc(asm) + -astic, as in enthusiastic.] sar·cas ti·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, and  above 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 [sɑːˈkæstɪk]
adj
1. characterized by sarcasm
2. given to the use of sarcasm
sarcastically adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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 She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks.
Translations
sarcastic [sɑːrˈkæstɪk] adj [+ person, remark, humour] → sarcastique
I was being sarcastic
BUT C'était ironique.
I was being sarcastic
BUT C'était ironique.
sarcastic
adj → sarkastisch; he has a sarcastic tongue → er hat eine sarkastische Art; are you being sarcastic? → sind Sie jetzt sarkastisch?, das soll wohl ein Witz sein (inf); to be sarcastic about something → über etw (acc) → sarkastische Bemerkungen machen
sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcastico/a
to be sarcastic → fare del sarcasmo
sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcastico/a
to be sarcastic → fare del sarcasmo
to be sarcastic → fare del sarcasmo
sarcastic [sɑːˈkæstɪk] adj → sarcastico/a
to be sarcastic → fare del sarcasmo
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