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The synonyms of “Sarcastically” are: sardonically
Sarcastically as an Adverb
Definitions of "Sarcastically" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sarcastically” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- In a sarcastic manner.
- In an ironic way intended to mock or convey contempt.
Synonyms of "Sarcastically" as an adverb (1 Word)
sardonically | In a sarcastic manner. |
Usage Examples of "Sarcastically" as an adverb
- "Great. Just great," I sarcastically remarked.
- Lizzy laughed sarcastically at Charles's comment.
- `Ah, now we're getting at the truth,' he interposed sarcastically.
Associations of "Sarcastically" (30 Words)
burlesque | Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque. A novel which is a burlesque of the literary life. |
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. Satiric 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 serious examination and judgment of something. He ignored the criticisms of his friends. |
criticize | Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Those who criticize others often are not perfect either. |
cynical | Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others. Most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city. |
cynicism | A school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics. Cynicism about the future. |
despise | Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for. He despises the people he has to work for. |
disrespectful | Neither feeling nor showing respect. Disrespectful toward his teacher. |
insulting | Expressing extreme contempt. Their language is insulting to women. |
ironic | Humorously sarcastic or mocking. It was ironical that the well planned scheme failed so completely. |
ironical | Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is. An ironical smile. |
irony | Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. Irony is wasted on the stupid. |
mordant | Impregnate or treat a fabric with a mordant. Mordanted wool. |
paradox | A statement or proposition which, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems logically unacceptable or self-contradictory. The liar paradox. |
paradoxical | Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true. By glorifying the acts of violence they achieve the paradoxical effect of making them trivial. |
parody | Make a parody of. The film is a parody of the horror genre. |
polemic | The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute. His polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties. |
sarcasm | Witty language used to convey insults or scorn. He used sarcasm to upset his opponent. |
sardonic | Grimly mocking or cynical. Starkey attempted a sardonic smile. |
satire | A play novel film or other work which uses satire. A stinging satire on American politics. |
satiric | Exposing human folly to ridicule. A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine. |
satirical | Containing or using satire. A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine. |
scornful | Expressing extreme contempt. Scornful laughter. |
sneering | Expressive of contempt. Spoke in a sneering jeering manner. |
spoof | Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect. It is a movie that spoofs other movies. |
trenchant | Vigorous or incisive in expression or style. Trenchant criticism. |