sar·cas·tic

[sahr-kas-tik]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
2.
using or given to the use of sarcasm: to be sarcastic about ambition.
Also, sar·cas·ti·cal.


Origin:
1685–95; sarc(asm) + -astic

sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverb
sar·cas·tic·ness, sar·cas·ti·cal·ness, noun
qua·si-sar·cas·tic, adjective
qua·si-sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·sar·cas·tic, adjective
su·per·sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverb
un·sar·cas·tic, adjective
un·sar·cas·ti·cal, adjective
un·sar·cas·ti·cal·ly, adverb


2. biting, cutting, mordant, bitter, derisive, ironic, sardonic. See cynical.
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sarcastic (sɑːˈkæstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  characterized by sarcasm
2.  given to the use of sarcasm
 
sar'castically
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

sarcastic
1690s, from sarcasm. Related: Sarcastically.
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Example sentences
The tone of the spoken sections is sarcastic, biting.
Do not be sarcastic or argue with the court or the other party.
Sarcastic, tired flippancy has stolen the place of the first, and lugubrious
  resentment has deposed the second.
By turns he is wise or sarcastic, understanding or impatient, engaged or
  introspective.
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