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Which word fits this meaning? Using cutting or mocking remarks, often through verbal irony.
adjective
Reveal word and examples sarcastic His sarcastic praise made clear that he disliked the proposal. Dictionary practice example. A sarcastic reply about another silent microphone praised its wonderful reliability while clearly mocking the equipment failure. From Hearing the Attitude in a Reply . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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