Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
noun a sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a form of verbal irony in which a person says the opposite of what they really mean in order to mock or insult someone
A1 I don't understand sarcasm.
A2 She often uses sarcasm to make jokes.
B1 His sarcasm can be quite cutting at times.
B2 The comedian's sarcasm was well-received by the audience.
C1 Her sarcasm is so subtle that some people don't even realize she's being sarcastic.
C2 The politician's use of sarcasm in his speech was seen as a way to criticize his opponents.
adjective sarcastic (characterized by sarcasm; mocking, contemptuous, or ironic in tone)
A1 She used sarcasm to make a joke.
A2 His sarcasm was misunderstood by his coworkers.
B1 The teacher's sarcasm was lost on the students.
B2 Her sarcasm was so subtle that not everyone caught on.
C1 His sarcasm was so cutting that it left everyone speechless.
C2 The comedian's sarcasm was so sharp that it divided the audience.
formal The use of sarcasm in academic writing is generally discouraged.
informal Oh sure, because sarcasm always goes over so well in text messages.
slang Nice one, Captain Sarcasm.
figurative His words dripped with sarcasm as he delivered the backhanded compliment.
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