sarcastically

sarcastically — adverb

1. using deliberately opposite language to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone

1.副詞B2
釋義

using deliberately opposite language to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something, often in a humorous way

例句

After tasting the burnt cookies, Paul said, "These are the best I have ever had."

quoted ironic statement — saying the opposite of what you mean

"Oh, I love spending my Friday night doing laundry," Yara said sarcastically.

verb of speaking + sarcastically (dialogue frame)

同義詞
  • ironically

    broader — irony can describe any outcome or statement that contradicts expectations, not just deliberate mockery

  • mockingly

    more about direct imitation or mimicking someone rather than saying the opposite

  • sardonically

    darker and more bitter; implies a cynical, world-weary tone rather than playful mockery

反義詞
  • sincerely

    expressing genuine feelings without irony or mockery

  • earnestly

    in a serious, heartfelt way — the opposite of sarcastic distance

文法句型

sarcastically + verb of speaking/responding

verb of speaking + sarcastically

用法筆記

Sarcasm relies on tone of voice in speech; in writing, it is often signalled by an exaggeratedly positive statement that is clearly untrue in context. Be careful — sarcasm can sound rude or dismissive if the listener does not realise you are joking.

常見錯誤

❌She smiled at me sarcastically' (when meaning 'with doubt or uncertainty').
✅She smiled at me skeptically.
💡'sarcastically' requires a mocking or opposite-meaning intent, not just wariness.
❌The weather was sarcastically cold' (describing the weather itself).
✅The weather was ironically cold for July.
💡'sarcastically' describes a person's tone or manner, not a situation.