Sarcastically
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?'
Often appears as...
- said sarcastically
- replied sarcastically
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?'
Often appears as...
- said sarcastically
- replied sarcastically
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Opposite Meaning
Used when the literal meaning of the words is the opposite of the intended message.
After tripping, she said sarcastically, 'Well, that was graceful.'
Pro Tip 2/3Verbal Irony
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!'
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Voice
Tone or intonation often indicates sarcasm more than the actual words spoken.
'Oh, fantastic,' she said sarcastically as her phone battery died.
Pro Tip 1/3Opposite Meaning
Used when the literal meaning of the words is the opposite of the intended message.
After tripping, she said sarcastically, 'Well, that was graceful.'
Pro Tip 2/3Verbal Irony
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!'
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Voice
Tone or intonation often indicates sarcasm more than the actual words spoken.
'Oh, fantastic,' she said sarcastically as her phone battery died.
Pro Tip 1/3Opposite Meaning
Used when the literal meaning of the words is the opposite of the intended message.
After tripping, she said sarcastically, 'Well, that was graceful.'
Pro Tip 2/3Verbal Irony
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!'
Pro Tip 3/3Tone of Voice
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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Video examples
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Parlin I have a very sarcastic human beings I meant to answer your question sarcastically first which will prepare
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Parlin I have a very sarcastic human beings I meant to answer your question sarcastically first which will prepare
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Quote examples
Zach Galifianakis
American Actor
We all know how funny Morrissey is. Actually, you know what? I say that sarcastically. His songs are some of the funniest songs I've ever heard in my life. I mean, really. I mean, not that the 'Girlfriend in a Coma' is, like, really funny.
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Walt Whitman
American Poet
Speech is the twin of my vision, it is unequal to measure itself, it provokes me forever, it says sarcastically, Walt you contain enough, why don't you let it out then?
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Andrew-Lee Potts
English Actor
It was Nick Willing's intention to make 'Hatter' as sarcastically British funny as he could.
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Adam Brody
American Actor
My best jokes are so cheap. All I do is say things sarcastically.
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Zach Galifianakis
American Actor
We all know how funny Morrissey is. Actually, you know what? I say that sarcastically. His songs are some of the funniest songs I've ever heard in my life. I mean, really. I mean, not that the 'Girlfriend in a Coma' is, like, really funny.
Quote examples
Walt Whitman
American Poet
Speech is the twin of my vision, it is unequal to measure itself, it provokes me forever, it says sarcastically, Walt you contain enough, why don't you let it out then?
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Andrew-Lee Potts
English Actor
It was Nick Willing's intention to make 'Hatter' as sarcastically British funny as he could.
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Adam Brody
American Actor
My best jokes are so cheap. All I do is say things sarcastically.
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