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sarcastically

sarcastically

20 4.4
In a way that says the opposite to show you do not mean it
  • adverb
  • /sɑrˈkæstɪkli/
translation icon : sarcásticamente
  • You can see it when today's comedians sarcastically find a way to work lawyers into many of their routines.
  • said sarcastically
  • adds sarcastically
  • sarcastically refer

I roll my eyes, sarcastically say thanks, and he goes back to his seat.

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Examples

  • "Oh, that's a great idea," she said sarcastically, her voice dripping with irony.

  • "Go ahead," she urged sarcastically, "you might as well just say it." "Say what?"

    Fiction book (1998)
  • I roll my eyes, sarcastically say thanks, and he goes back to his seat.

  • "Well," Hunter said, a bit sarcastically, Martha thought, "let's go on."

    Fiction book (1994)
  • "Our mother is safe," she said sarcastically, flopping back in her seat.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Although he said it sarcastically, Krueger was right about one thing.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • "Don't tell me you were looking for identification in here as well?" she asked sarcastically.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Adam Sandler also created a comedy special, sarcastically titled 100% fresh for Netflix.

  • After these Georgian Jews had finished, Aleksei mumbled sarcastically, "Well, good job, guys."

    Academic text (2001)
  • "Ah, a host of traitors and turncoats to their noble origins," Faul said sarcastically.

    Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

ironically
vssarcastically
213 5.5

In a way that shows the opposite of what you mean or expect

is closer but leans more toward personal mockery and contempt
dryly
vssarcastically
18 6.1

In a calm, serious way that seems slightly funny

is stronger in feeling and aims to show contempt openly
tongue-in-cheek
vssarcastically
  • Informal
15 7.4

Said jokingly and not meant to be taken seriously

is more directly mocking and often intends to show contempt
wryly
vssarcastically
12 7.0

In a dry, slightly mocking way

is more openly contemptuous and less quietly humorous
mockingly
vssarcastically
9 5.6

In a way that makes fun of someone to show you do not respect them

uses opposite words to mock rather than direct joking at someone
derisively
vssarcastically
  • Offensive
6 7.3

In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish

is more likely to hide contempt behind opposite statements
facetiously
vssarcastically
3 8.1

In a joking way that is not meant to be taken seriously

can sound similar but usually intends to hurt or mock
sardonically
vssarcastically
2 8.4

In a mocking, bitter way that shows strong dislike

is mocking too but focuses more on direct verbal insult
drily
vssarcastically
1 7.2

In a quiet, serious way that shows you are joking or being sarcastic

is more direct in mocking and expresses clearer contempt
satirically
vssarcastically
  • Literature
1 6.4

In a way that uses humor and irony to make fun of faults or bad ideas

is more personally biting and aims at individual contempt
acidly
vssarcastically
1 5.1

In a sharp, rude way that shows sarcasm

is similar but relies more on saying the opposite to mock
jeeringly
vssarcastically
  • Offensive
8.3

In a mocking way to make fun of someone

expresses mockery more through ironic or opposite phrasing

Antonyms

152 1.0

In a way that shows true feelings without pretending

20 3.9

In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish

How Sarcastic

scathingly
1 7.9
mockingly
9 5.6
sarcastically
20 4.4
ironically
213 5.5
dryly
18 6.1

Surface Forms

sarcastically positive
sarcasticly positive

Morphology

sarcastically = sarcastic (transparent) = sarcasm + ic + ally

A straightforward adverbial formation from the adjective 'sarcastic' with the productive suffix '-ally', preserving the adjective's meaning.

Etymology

Sarcastically comes from an old Greek word sarkazein, which meant 'to tear flesh'. Think of sarcasm as words that 'cut' or 'bite', so to speak sarcastically is to say something sharp or mocking instead of what you really mean.