Sarcastic Words

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SARCASTIC?

The word “sarcastic” refers to a way of speaking. You can say that someone “is being sarcastic” or “has a lot of sarcasm.”

"Sarcastic" is saying something in a cutting, often ironic way which is intended to wound. Sarcasm is a witty way of insulting someone without using obscene language. 

When someone is being sarcastic, it often means they are referring to something that is the opposite of what is obvious. 

EXAMPLE OR SARCASTIC WORDS

Groucho Marx

“A man is as young as the woman he feels.”

“I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.”

“If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for you.”

Mark Twain

“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it a remove all doubt.”

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.”

Winston Churchill

“I am easily satisfied with the very best.”

“It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right.”

Oscar Wilde (prominent Irish aesthete) 

“He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.”

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.”

Often, sarcasm is meant to be funny, But other times, people might use sarcasm in a rude way – it usually depends on the situation and the tone a person uses. 

If you say something sarcastic with a smile and a laugh in an appropriate situation, it’s usually different than saying something sarcastic with a sneer in the wrong situation.

When it comes to sarcasm, it’s important to remember the circumstances. 

Everyone likes a laugh, but it can sometimes be disrespectful to use sarcasm towards certain people or in a certain situation. Because it has a lot to do with context, a great way to learn is to observe!