English
Adjective
sarcastical (comparative more sarcastical, superlative most sarcastical)
- (chiefly dated) sarcastic
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1716, Sir Richard Blackmore, Essay upon Wit:- Several, in their Books, have many sarcastical and spiteful Strokes at Religion in general, while others make themselves pleasant with the Principles of the Christian.
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1831, James Crabb, The Gipsies' Advocate:- But I never met with very warm support in carrying on this object, but was often exposed to some sarcastical insinuations or sardonic smiles from those who thought the attempt to ameliorate the condition of the Gipsies, only Quixotic.
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1920, Arthur J. Rees, The Hand in the Dark:- "Look here, Mr. ---- Funnysides, I didn't bring you up here to listen to no sarcastical remarks," retorted the man, with the sudden fury of a heavy drinker.