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sarcastically

 

[ sɑːˈkæstɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in conversation

in a sarcastic manner; expressing or marked by sarcasm

Synonyms

ironically, mockingly, sardonically

Examples of usage

  • He sarcastically thanked her for all her help.
  • She sarcastically remarked, 'Oh, great, another meeting.'
Context #2 | Adverb

informal

used to express sarcasm or irony

Synonyms

facetiously, satirically

Examples of usage

  • Oh, sarcastically, that's just what I needed today.

Translations

Translations of the word "sarcastically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sarcàsticamente

🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 sarkastisch

🇮🇩 dengan sinis

🇺🇦 саркастично

🇵🇱 sarkastycznie

🇯🇵 皮肉を込めて (hiniku o komete)

🇫🇷 sarcastiquement

🇪🇸 sarcásticamente

🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비꼬아서 (bikkoseo)

🇸🇦 بسخرية (bisukhriya)

🇨🇿 sarkasticky

🇸🇰 sarkasticky

🇨🇳 讽刺地 (fěngcì de)

🇸🇮 sarkastično

🇮🇸 háðslega

🇰🇿 саркастически

🇬🇪 სარკასტულად (sarkastulad)

🇦🇿 sarkastik olaraq

🇲🇽 sarcásticamente

Etymology

The word 'sarcastically' is derived from the adjective 'sarcastic,' which comes from the Late Latin 'sarcasticus,' meaning 'sarcastic.' The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe a form of verbal irony or ridicule. Sarcastic language is often characterized by a mocking or taunting tone, used to convey contempt or ridicule towards a person or idea.

See also: sarcasm.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,424, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.