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sarcastic

/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
sar · cas · tic sɑːr · ˈkæs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt
中文释义
讽刺的,挖苦的
Significado en Español
sarcástico
한국어 뜻
비꼬는, 빈정대는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mỉa mai
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Example Sentence

He made a sarcastic comment about her plan.

他对她的计划发表了讽刺性的评论。

Synonyms
mocking ironic cutting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sarcastic”:

  1. A earnest
  2. B genuine
  3. C sincere
  4. D mocking
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D — mocking. “sarcastic” means adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ tone made it very clear he did not really mean the compliment.

  1. A sincere
  2. B honest
  3. C kind
  4. D sarcastic
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D — sarcastic. “sarcastic” means adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt

Common questions about “sarcastic”

What does “sarcastic” mean?

sarcastic — adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt. In Chinese: 讽刺的,挖苦的.

How do you pronounce “sarcastic”?

sarcastic is pronounced /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sar · cas · tic.

How do you use “sarcastic” in a sentence?

He made a sarcastic comment about her plan. (他对她的计划发表了讽刺性的评论。)

What are synonyms for “sarcastic”?

mocking, ironic, cutting — all close in meaning to sarcastic (adj. using irony to mock or convey contempt).

Is “sarcastic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sarcastic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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