sarcasm

noun/ˈsɑrkæzəm/

Frequency rank: #6,690 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The use of remarks that mean the opposite of what is said, typically to mock or express contempt.

Illustration for the English word “sarcasm”

Example sentence

She said 'Great job' with so much sarcasm that everyone knew she was not impressed.

Synonyms & related words

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