as in satiric
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her sarcastic comments that my singing reminded her of the time her dog was sick
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Recent Examples of sarcastic
Justine Lupe plays Joanne’s sarcastic best friend, sister, sometimes-advisor and podcast co-host Morgan Williams.
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
As a model named Carl, stuck in a relationship corrupted by microcelebrity and Instagram view counts, Dickinson ticks with exasperation and sarcastic logic, his jaw clenched, his eyes wide and staring.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Viewers on Reddit were amused by the extortionate price shown for the vacation deal in the recent post, with several sharing their sarcastic takes on it.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Notably absent was Jennette McCurdy, who played Carly's sarcastic sidekick Sam in the original series.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sarcastic
Adjective
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But it’s set apart from the rest of her work by a long, satirical section sending up gothic fiction and its fans.—
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But the tone is often more satiric than somber, Park highlighting Man-su’s foibles and insecurities.—
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Possible Worsening of Acid Reflux Symptoms Many juices, such as orange, lemon, and pineapple, are highly acidic and can worsen symptoms in people with acid reflux.—
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While both are safe and effective for preserving, citric acid can contribute a sharper, more acidic note, while salt tends to round out tomato flavor.—
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Half of my drawing was in black and white, showing a woman walking away from barbed wire and a prison tower.—
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Who knew barbed wire could be so interesting?—
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Savannah police and the FBI are continuing to follow any possible leads to find whoever is responsible for the acid attack in a local park that left a woman with severe burns.—
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If acid soil-loving plants are not thriving, have the soil tested and amend the pH with elemental sulfur.—
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However, a touch of sardonic levity has always been part of Panahi’s storytelling.—
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And her unfailing ability to give the perfect little sardonic wink and nod extends beyond her social media content and even beyond her impeccable performances in projects like Netflix's Too Much.—
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“Sarcastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sarcastic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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