adv
sarcastically
sah-KAS-tihk-lee
adv
1
In a mocking way, saying something while clearly meaning the opposite.
""Sure, take your time," she said sarcastically as he stalled at the door."
How to Use Sarcastically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of "sarcastic" — describing how something mocking is said.
Word Forms
more sarcastically comparative, most sarcastically superlative
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Etymology
From "sarcastic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."