sarcastic

sarcastic — adjective

1. said or done in a way that conveys the opposite of the literal words, with the g

1.形容詞B2
釋義

said or done in a way that conveys the opposite of the literal words, with the goal of mocking, criticizing, or making a pointed joke about someone or something.

例句

Joaquín's sarcastic tone made it clear he did not believe the manager's excuse.

sarcastic + tone for expressing disbelief

When Iris said 'Great job, Feng' in a sarcastic voice, her friends knew she meant the opposite.

sarcastic voice with reported direct speech

同義詞
  • ironic

    Broader term; can describe situations and outcomes, not just intentional speech. 'Irony' does not always carry the sharp or hurtful edge of sarcasm.

  • mocking

    More directly about imitating or making fun of someone. Less about clever wordplay and more about open ridicule.

  • satirical

    Usually refers to written or performed works targeting society, politics, or institutions, not spontaneous personal remarks.

  • caustic

    Very harsh and bitter, with intent to wound; a stronger, more destructive tone than typical sarcasm.

反義詞
  • sincere

    Means what is said honestly matches the speaker's true feelings.

  • straightforward

    Direct and clear, without hidden or opposite meaning.

文法句型

sarcastic + noun (tone, remark, comment, laugh)

be + sarcastic

sarcastic about + noun / -ing form

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe a person's tone, voice, or choice of words rather than a situation. Contrast with 'ironic', which describes an unexpected outcome or situation — sarcasm is an intentional way of speaking.

常見錯誤

❌The weather was sarcastic — sunny after the forecast said rain.
✅The weather was ironic
💡sunny after the forecast said rain.' — 'sarcastic' describes someone's speech, not a situation.
❌She gave me a sarcastic situation.
✅She gave me a sarcastic look.
💡'sarcastic' does not describe events or situations; it describes remarks, expressions, or tone.