Ingles

sarcastically

gb/sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/ us/sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/
B1 Ingles
~ 1700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb informal B1 property
1

In a mocking or ironic way

In a way that says the opposite of what you mean, usually to be funny or to hurt someone.

Padron ng paggamit: to say [something] sarcastically
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sarcastically' with 'ironically'. While both can mean saying the opposite of what you mean, sarcasm usually aims to mock or criticize someone directly.
Mga kasingkahulugan
mockingly (Focuses on making fun of someone, not always with irony.) | ironically (Often used for saying the opposite of what is meant, but can also describe situations, not just speech.)
Mga kasalungat
sincerely (Shows genuine and honest intention, without irony or mockery.) | earnestly (Communicates in a serious and honest way.)
Mga kolokasyon
smile sarcastically |reply sarcastically |ask sarcastically |remark sarcastically
Mga tema
communication |emotions |social
Mga Halimbawa
  • "Oh, great job," she said sarcastically after he spilled coffee on the report.
  • He sarcastically thanked the traffic for making him late.
  • "Nice weather we're having," he added sarcastically as the rain poured down.
  • She looked at the messy room and said sarcastically, "Wow, so clean."
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He said sarcastically, "You are so smart," after I made a mistake.
  • She asked sarcastically if I enjoyed waiting for an hour.
  • "That was fun," he said sarcastically after the long, boring meeting.
  • I told him sarcastically that his joke was very funny.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
sarcastically
IPA
GB/sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/
US/sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/
Mga pantig at diin
sar - castic - ally (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (castic)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: sarcastically
  • Plural: sarcasticallies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
sarcasticallies noun
Core family
sarcasm noun B2 sarcastic adjective B2
Related words
irony noun B2 ironic adjective B2 ironically adverb B2
Advanced or less common
sardonic adjective
Mga ekspresyon

say something sarcastically

1
/sˈeɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/
fixed phrase informal

Speak with mocking irony

To speak in a way that says the opposite of what you mean to be funny or unkind.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She said sarcastically that his plan was 'brilliant'.
  • He told me sarcastically that I was 'right on time'.

smile sarcastically

1
/smˈaɪl sɑɹkˈæstɪkli/
fixed phrase informal

Smile in a mocking way

To smile in a way that shows you are making fun of someone or not being sincere.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He smiled sarcastically when she explained her excuse.
  • She smiled sarcastically at his obvious mistake.

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