sarcastic
/sɑːˈkæstɪk/ · /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5966 in the learning path
讥讽的；挖苦的
Definitions
adj. using mocking words, often meaning the opposite, to criticize
讥讽的；挖苦的
Example
His sarcastic comment about my cooking hurt my feelings.
他挖苦我厨艺的话让我很难过。
Sarcastic remarks in online discussions can discourage participation and make constructive debate more difficult.
网络讨论中的讥讽言论可能降低参与意愿，使建设性的辩论更难开展。
Collocations
- a sarcastic remark
- a sarcastic tone
- a sarcastic comment
Word family
- sarcasm (n.)
- sarcastically (adv.)
Synonyms
- mocking
- scornful
Antonyms
- sincere
Usage tip
常用反话挖苦人；ironic不一定含攻击或嘲弄。
FAQ
- What does sarcastic mean?
- using mocking words, often meaning the opposite, to criticize
- How is sarcastic pronounced?
- UK /sɑːˈkæstɪk/, US /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
