How to Use sarcastic in a Sentence

sarcastic

adjective
  • His voice takes on a sarcastic edge.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • Liu asked with a sarcastic scoff and giggle.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Roche said her sarcastic feelings about the train haven't changed.
    — Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2018
  • James then scrunched his face into a sarcastic, close-eyed smile.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The first time was sarcastic and the second ended with groans.
    — Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 8 May 2018
  • Paul is both strict and pedantic, with a haughty and sarcastic manner.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Robin’s being a fan makes perfect sense, as does this sarcastic shirt.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Mete caught a sarcastic look on Defne’s face and leaned in to follow up with a joke.
    — Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • Adebayo said with a sarcastic smile.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • But in hindsight, yes, that was most likely sarcastic.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Jennifer Parise was known for her sarcastic streak and her dark sense of humor.
    — oregonlive, 29 June 2023
  • Musk himself is keeping an eye on the site and chimed in with a sarcastic plug for Mastodon.
    — Agatha Cantrill, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Musk called the post sarcastic in response to criticism and didn’t delete it.
    — Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Willard may have been joking, half-joking or perhaps sarcastic, or all of the above.
    — Dom Amore, courant.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Vincent’s charms which gives her a unique position to call him out with her quick, sarcastic wit.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Peters then offered a sarcastic parting line and left the set.
    — Ryan Brennan april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The defense, at points, made sarcastic comments about the charges against Combs.
    — Nbc News, NBC news, 27 June 2025
  • What about someone who posts a meme that is satirical or a comment that is meant to be sarcastic?
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This is not the time to air grievances or display a sarcastic sense of humor about married life.
    — Elaine Varelas, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2018
  • York has always had a sarcastic sense of humor, his dad John York said.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022
  • In keeping with the times, please publish this letter along with a sarcastic wink emoji.
    — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Sue had a wonderful sarcastic sense of humor, loved to talk, and could make friends with anyone.
    — courant.com, 28 Nov. 2019
  • The worse things are going, the more bitter and sarcastic my humor sometimes gets.
    — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The fans gave him a sarcastic slow-clap, prompting him to wave his arms in encouragement.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Cobby, meanwhile, is a sarcastic loner fresh from a stint in the slammer.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • This is the kind of sarcastic humor that keeps the mood light throughout the 162-game marathon.
    — Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
  • In her response, Stanton was livid and sarcastic.
    — Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Signa is plucky and sarcastic, even in her dealings and flirtation with Death.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022
  • When finally threw a strike to move to 3-1, a sparse daytime crowd gave him a sarcastic cheer.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
  • Brendon was a fan favorite among the cast for his loyalty to his friends and sarcastic sense of humor.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026

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