Sarcastically: meaning, definitions and examples
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sarcastically
[ sɑːˈkæstɪkli ]
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.'
informal
used to express sarcasm or irony
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.