sarcastically
adverb/sɑrˈkæstɪkli/
Frequency rank: #13,837 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that uses irony or sharp remarks to mock or convey contempt.
Example sentence
He smiled and sarcastically remarked that her cooking was absolutely perfect after she burned the toast.
Synonyms & related words
- mockingly
- ironically
- scornfully
- contemptuously
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