sar|cas´ti|cal|ly

sar|cas|tic «sahr KAS tihk», adjective.

using sarcasm; sneering; bitterly cutting; ironical; taunting; caustic: »

“Don't hurry!” was her father's sarcastic comment as she slowly dressed.

–sar|cas´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

Synonym Study Sarcastic, sardonic, satirical mean scornful or contemptuous. Sarcastic implies exhibiting scorn in such a way as to hurt someone's feelings: »

The teacher's sarcastic comment about the girl's essay made her cry.

Sardonic implies exhibiting scorn in a cold, aloof manner but not directed at anything or anyone in particular: »

Our efforts to cheer him up produced only a sardonic smile.

Satirical implies exhibiting something in a scornful light but not necessarily so as to hurt anyone: »

We were all amused by the satirical comparison of life at college and in the army.