sarcastically

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ See IPA manual

Freq #24800

Meanings

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adv
In a mocking way, saying the opposite of what you really mean.

"Thanks a lot," she replied sarcastically after he spilled her coffee.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a mocking way, saying... sardonically

Etymology

From sarcastic + -ally.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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