SARCASTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SARCASTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “sarcastic”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “sarcastic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sarcastic” are: sardonic, ironic, ironical, satirical

Sarcastic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sarcastic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sarcastic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds.
• Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

Synonyms of "Sarcastic" as an adjective (4 Words)

ironic	Humorously sarcastic or mocking. It was ironical that the well planned scheme failed so completely.
ironical	Humorously sarcastic or mocking. An ironical smile.
sardonic	Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking- Frank Schoenberner- Irwin Edman. His rebellion is the bitter sardonic laughter of all great satirists.
satirical	Containing or using satire. A New York based satirical magazine.

Usage Examples of "Sarcastic" as an adjective

• I think they're being sarcastic.
• Making sarcastic comments.

Associations of "Sarcastic" (30 Words)

burlesque	Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque. Burlesque clubs.
captious	Tending to find fault or raise petty objections. A captious teacher.
comedy	The style or genre represented by comedy films plays and broadcast programmes. A cabaret with music dancing and comedy.
condemning	Containing or imposing condemnation or censure.
contemptuous	Expressing extreme contempt. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
criticism	A written evaluation of a work of literature. Alternative methods of criticism supported by well developed literary theories.
criticize	Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. The opposition criticized the government s failure to consult adequately.
cynical	Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Her cynical attitude.
cynicism	An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism. Public cynicism about politics.
despise	Look down on with disdain. He despised himself for being selfish.
disrespectful	Neither feeling nor showing respect. Disrespectful in the presence of his parents.
insulting	Disrespectful or scornfully abusive. Their language is insulting to women.
ironic	Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is. An ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely.
ironical	Humorously sarcastic or mocking. An ironical smile.
irony	A literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character’s words or actions is clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character. Irony is wasted on the stupid.
mordant	Impregnate or treat a fabric with a mordant. Fun ranging from slapstick clowning to savage mordant wit.
paradox	(logic) a statement that contradicts itself. The uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes like the particles being in two places at once.
paradoxical	Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true. It is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking.
parody	Make a parody of. He gave her a parody of a smile.
polemic	A writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology. His polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties.
sarcasm	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. He used sarcasm to upset his opponent.
sardonic	Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking- Frank Schoenberner- Irwin Edman. His rebellion is the bitter sardonic laughter of all great satirists.
satire	A play novel film or other work which uses satire. The crude satire seems to be directed at the fashionable protest singers of the time.
satiric	Exposing human folly to ridicule. A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine.
satirical	Containing or using satire. His satirical sense of humour.
scornful	Expressing extreme contempt. Scornful laughter.
sneering	Expressive of contempt. He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
spoof	Hoax or trick (someone. That meant that the Americans might not be able to jam or spoof his systems.
trenchant	Clearly or sharply defined to the mind. A trenchant blade.