B1 — Intermediateadjective
sarcastico
sarcastic, cutting, sardonic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ironicobeffardotaglientemordacecaustico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sincerodirettobonariogentiledolce
Usage note
'Sarcastico' implies using irony to wound. 'Ironico' is gentler (ironic). 'Beffardo' means mocking. 'Mordace' is sharply biting. 'Caustico' (caustic) is the strongest — burning, corrosive sarcasm. 'Tagliente' means cutting.
Example
"Il suo umorismo sarcastico non piace a tutti."
"His sarcastic humour is not liked by everyone."
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