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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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe adverb form of "sarcastic" — describing how something mocking is said.

Word forms

more sarcastically comparative, most sarcastically superlative

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Etymology

From "sarcastic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."

Synonyms

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sardonically

Rhymes for sarcastically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

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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