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Antonyms for sarcasm

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sahr-kaz-uhm
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɑr kæz əm

Definition of sarcasm

Origin :
  • 1570s, sarcasmus, from Late Latin sarcasmus, from late Greek sarkasmos "a sneer, jest, taunt, mockery," from sarkazein "to speak bitterly, sneer," literally "to strip off the flesh," from sarx (genitive sarkos) "flesh," properly "piece of meat," from PIE root *twerk- "to cut" (cf. Avestan thwares "to cut"). Current form of the English word is from 1610s. For nuances of usage, see humor.
  • noun mocking remark
Example sentences :
  • He now and then indulges in sarcasm, which is, in most cases, very felicitous.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The sarcasm was without effect on the dull sensibilities of the officer.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The commissionaire regarded him contemptuously, but did not reply to the sarcasm.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "No," said the other, still with that latent touch of sarcasm in her voice.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • "Only," repeated the old gentleman; but Geoff detected no sarcasm in his tone.
  • Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth
  • He asked it with a smile, but with some sarcasm in his tone.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Caroline seemed to be the only one who appreciated the sarcasm in this observation.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "It is marvelous how affection can be concealed," I observed, with sarcasm.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "It seems to be about as it was," I agreed, with some sarcasm.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • There was sarcasm in this remark, sarcasm of which I should have been ashamed.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for sarcasm

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