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sarcastically
sah-KAS-tihk-lee
Sarcastically (adv) means In a mocking way, saying something while clearly meaning the opposite. Example: “Sure, take your time," she said sarcastically as he stalled at the door.”
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In a mocking way, saying something while clearly meaning the opposite.
""Sure, take your time," she said sarcastically as he stalled at the door."
How to use sarcastically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of "sarcastic" — describing how something mocking is said.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sarcastically
- Superlative
- most sarcastically
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Etymology
From "sarcastic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."
Synonyms
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sardonically
Rhymes for sarcastically
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What does “sarcastically” mean?
The word “sarcastically” means in a mocking way, saying something while clearly meaning the opposite. In plain terms, the adverb form of "sarcastic" — describing how something mocking is said.
How do you pronounce “sarcastically”?
“Sarcastically” is pronounced sah-KAS-tihk-lee (/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ in IPA).
How do you use “sarcastically” in a sentence?
Here is “sarcastically” used in a sentence: “"Sure, take your time," she said sarcastically as he stalled at the door.”
What part of speech is “sarcastically”?
“Sarcastically” is an adverb.
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