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sarcasms

/ˈsɑːrkæzəmz/ /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəmz/

Meanings
noun
Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

Examples :

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."
language communication attitude character emotion

Related Words

Illustration overemphasis

overemphasis noun

/ˌoʊvərˈɛmfəsɪs/ /ˌoʊvərɪmˈfæsɪs/

Excessive emphasis.

"The teacher's overemphasis on grammar made students afraid to speak in class. "

Illustration directed

directed verb

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

Illustration sarcasm

sarcasm noun

/ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/

Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."

Illustration language

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration sneering

sneering verb

/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/ /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/

To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn

"The bully was sneering at the smaller boy after he tripped and fell. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration convey

convey verb

/kənˈveɪ/

To move (something) from one place to another.

"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."

Illustration teaching

teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration contempt

contempt noun

/kənˈtɛmpt/

The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

"His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "

Illustration acerbic

acerbic adjective

/əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/

Tasting sour or bitter.

"The lemon juice was so acerbic that it made my tongue pucker. "

Illustration pointed

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "