Definition & Meaning of "sarcasm"in English

Sarcasm

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

His tone was full of sarcasm when he complimented her cooking skills, knowing she had burned dinner.

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