sarcasm in Latin
sarcasm in Latin is dicācitās — sarcasm means a sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
sarcasm in Latin
dicācitās
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
What does "sarcasm" mean?
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noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm."
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sarcasm in a sentence
- "Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm.
- Her sarcasm made it hard to tell if she was joking or genuinely annoyed.
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What is "sarcasm" in Latin?
"sarcasm" in Latin is dicācitās. sarcasm means: A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
How do you use "sarcasm" in a sentence?
Example: ""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm." In Latin, "sarcasm" is dicācitās.
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