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Sarcastical

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Sar-cas′tic

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Sar-cas′tic-al

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Adj.
Expressing, or expressed by, sarcasm; characterized by, or of the nature of, sarcasm; given to the use of sarcasm; bitterly satirical; scornfully severe; taunting.
What a fierce and
sarcastic
reprehension would this have drawn from the friendship of the world!
South.

Definition 2024


sarcastical

sarcastical

English

Adjective

sarcastical (comparative more sarcastical, superlative most sarcastical)

  1. (chiefly dated) sarcastic
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.