Sarcastically: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is saying something they don't mean in order to mock or criticize someone else. Often has a biting, rude tone.

• "Oh, great! Another meeting!" she said sarcastically.
• When he missed the last bus, he muttered sarcastically, "Well, that’s just perfect."

Used to describe a situation where the actual outcome is different from what was expected, often in a surprising or amusing way. It can also be used in speech when someone says the opposite of what they mean.

• Ironically, the fire station burned down last night.
• He said with a smile, "Oh, I just love getting stuck in traffic," ironically.

Used when someone is imitating or making fun of another person in a way that is meant to be mean or insulting.

• She mimicked his voice mockingly, "Oh, look at me, I’m so important."
• He looked at her and laughed mockingly, "Sure, you’re a real genius."

Used when someone is displaying a deep, cynical, and bitter form of sarcasm. It often indicates a more sophisticated or dark form of mockery.

• "Well, that was just brilliant," he said sardonically after their plan failed.
• She raised an eyebrow and sardonically said, "Yes, because that worked out so well last time."

This word is a duplicate of 'sarcastically' above and is used in the same context.

• Use the same examples as 'sarcastically' above.

This word fits when you want to describe a comment made in a humorous or playful manner, often inappropriately so. It implies joking or being flippant about serious matters.

• He facetiously remarked that they should just skip the meeting altogether.
• She often speaks facetiously about her diet, saying she’s on the 'cake and cookies' plan.

This term should be used when describing a comment, work, or speech that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or highlight the flaws in people, society, or politics.

• The cartoon was drawn satirically to highlight the absurdity of the political debate.
• He writes satirically about modern consumer culture in his blog.