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- DictionarySar·casm/ˈsärˌkazəm/
noun
- 1. the use of irony to mock or convey contempt: "his voice, hardened by sarcasm, could not hide his resentment"
noun [ U ] us / ˈsɑːr.kæz. ə m / uk / ˈsɑː.kæz. ə m / Add to word list. the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way: "You have been working hard," he said with heavy sarcasm, as he looked at the empty page. Compare. irony (TYPE OF SPEECH)
Sarcasm. A sarcastic response written on a table that reads: Wow, you are SO deep! Sarcasm is the caustic use of words, often in a humorous way, to mock someone or something. [1] Sarcasm may employ ambivalence, [2] although it is not necessarily ironic. [3]
Sarcasm is sometimes used as merely a synonym of irony, but the word has a more specific sense: irony that's meant to mock or convey contempt. This meaning is found in its etymology. In Greek, sarkazein meant "to tear flesh; to wound." When you use sarcasm, you really tear into them.
3 days ago · Sarcasm is speech or writing which actually means the opposite of what it seems to say. Sarcasm is usually intended to mock or insult someone. 'What a pity,' Graham said with a hint of sarcasm. His voice was heavy with sarcasm. Fred ignored the sarcasm. Synonyms: irony, satire, cynicism, contempt More Synonyms of sarcasm.
sarcasm. noun. /ˈsɑːkæzəm/. /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/. [uncountable] a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody or to make fun of them. ‘That will be useful,’ she snapped with heavy sarcasm (= she really thought it would not be useful at all). a hint/touch/trace of sarcasm in his voice.
SARCASM definition: the use of remarks in way that says the opposite of what you mean in order to insult someone or…. Learn more.
harsh, cutting, or bitter derision, often using irony to point out the deficiencies or failings of someone or something: He resorts to sarcasm when he senses he’s losing an argument. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms.
