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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

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In 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."

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