Sarcastically

/sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/

adverb

In a way that uses words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny.

He asked sarcastically, 'Well, aren't you a genius?'

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Used when the literal meaning of the words is the opposite of the intended message.

After tripping, she said sarcastically, 'Well, that was graceful.'

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Often synonymous with verbal irony, where the speaker's intended meaning differs from the words.

Looking at the pouring rain, he said sarcastically, 'What lovely weather for a picnic!'

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Tone or intonation often indicates sarcasm more than the actual words spoken.

'Oh, fantastic,' she said sarcastically as her phone battery died.

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