Meaning
sarcastic
- using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
In a sentence
Ha risposto con un commento sarcastico e poco gradevole.
He replied with a sarcastic and unpleasant comment.
Perché usi sempre questo tono sarcastico quando parliamo?
Why do you always use this sarcastic tone when we speak?
Non tutti hanno apprezzato le sue battute sarcastiche.
Not everyone appreciated his sarcastic jokes.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sarcastico | masculine · singular |
| sarcastica | feminine · singular |
| sarcastici | masculine · plural |
| sarcastiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'sarcastici' (where -co changes to -ci, pronounced /tʃi/).
- Stronger and harsher than 'ironico' (ironic).