Sarcastic



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• adj. 讽刺的
• ［英］ adj. 讽刺的 ( sneering;caustic;cutting, etc.)
• ［例］ John's sarcastic comments insulted David.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 1695
• 1. having the character of sarcasm <sarcastic criticism>
• 2. given to the use of sarcasm ; caustic <a sarcastic critic>
• ? sarcastically adverb
• Synonyms:
  • sarcastic, satiric, ironic, sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing <a critic known for his sarcastic remarks>. satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation<a satiric look at contemporary society>. ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant<made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted>. sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression<surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile>.

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