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sarcástico

sarcastic

adjective sahr-KAHS-tee-koh Rare

Origin: from Greek sarkastikós (to tear flesh), via Late Latin

Usage Note

Sarcástico describes a biting, mocking tone that says the opposite of what is meant. Distinguish it from irónico (ironic), which is subtler and not necessarily unkind. The feminine form is sarcástica; the noun is sarcasmo. The written accent marks the stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

Examples

"Su respuesta fue completamente sarcástica."

Natural Translation

His response was completely sarcastic.

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