sarcastic
/sɑːˈkæstɪk/adjective
उच्चारण सार्कैस्टिक
व्यंग्यात्मक, तंज भरा, कटाक्षपूर्ण
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SSC Exams before 2018- 1
using words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, in order to mock or hurt somebody
व्यंग्यात्मक, तंज भरा, कटाक्षपूर्ण
- 'Oh, brilliant,' she said in a sarcastic voice when he dropped the tray.
- a sarcastic remark about his new haircut
- His sarcastic comment about my handwriting hurt my feelings.
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- Radhika gave a sarcastic laugh when he said he was on time.
- Don't be sarcastic with the waiter; he is trying his best.
Synonyms mocking ironic caustic
Opposite sincere kind straightforward
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
sarcastic about / towards sb or sth
Use 'about' for the topic of the remark and 'towards' or 'to' for the person hurt by it.
टिप्पणी के विषय के लिए 'about' और जिस व्यक्ति पर वह चोट करती है उसके लिए 'towards' या 'to' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Rohan was sarcastic about the team's poor batting.
- She was rather sarcastic towards the new intern.
sarcastic + noun
The adjective describes remarks, comments, smiles, tones and replies, not only people.
यह adjective केवल व्यक्तियों का ही नहीं, बल्कि टिप्पणी, मुस्कान, लहजे और उत्तर का भी वर्णन करता है।
- His sarcastic reply made everyone in the room go quiet.
- Radhika gave a sarcastic smile when the late bus finally arrived.
be sarcastic (predicate use)
After 'be', it describes a person's manner at a particular moment or in general.
'Be' के बाद यह किसी व्यक्ति के किसी क्षण के या सामान्य व्यवहार का वर्णन करता है।
- Are you being sarcastic, or do you really like the film?
sarcastically (adverb)
The adverb goes with speech verbs such as say, ask, remark and reply.
Adverb रूप 'sarcastically' के साथ say, ask, remark और reply जैसी क्रियाएँ आती हैं।
- 'Well done,' he said sarcastically when I dropped the tray.
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sarcastic + noun
remarkcommenttonesmilehumourlaugh
- Her sarcastic tone showed she was not pleased.
adverb + sarcastic
heavilybitterlymildlyopenlyvery
- The editorial was bitterly sarcastic about the minister's promises.
verb + sarcastic
soundbegetturnbecome
- Don't get sarcastic with me; I am only asking a question.
sarcastic + about
the weatherthe resultthe planthe speech
- Fans were sarcastic about the umpire's decision.
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- 'What a lovely day for a picnic,' Radhika said sarcastically, as it began to pour.
जब बारिश शुरू हो गई तो राधिका ने व्यंग्य से कहा, 'पिकनिक के लिए कितना सुंदर दिन है।'
- The cartoon is a sarcastic comment on the state of city roads.
यह कार्टून शहर की सड़कों की हालत पर एक व्यंग्यात्मक टिप्पणी है।
- His sarcastic humour often hurt his juniors.
उसका व्यंग्यपूर्ण हास्य अक्सर उसके जूनियरों को आहत करता था।
- Don't be sarcastic; just tell me the honest answer.
ताने मत मारो; बस मुझे सही उत्तर बता दो।
- The teacher's sarcastic words made the boy more determined to improve.
शिक्षक के तीखे व्यंग्य भरे शब्दों ने उस लड़के को सुधार के लिए और दृढ़ बना दिया।
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✗ She gave a sarcasm reply to my question.
✓ She gave a sarcastic reply to my question.
Before a noun you need the adjective 'sarcastic', not the noun 'sarcasm'.
Noun से पहले adjective 'sarcastic' चाहिए, noun 'sarcasm' नहीं।
✗ He was sarcastic on me.
✓ He was sarcastic towards me.
After 'sarcastic', use 'towards' or 'to' for the target, or 'about' for the subject; 'on' is wrong.
'Sarcastic' के बाद व्यक्ति के लिए 'towards' या 'to' और विषय के लिए 'about' आता है; 'on' गलत है।
✗ He spoke sarcastic to the clerk.
✓ He spoke sarcastically to the clerk.
A verb needs an adverb, so use 'sarcastically', not the adjective.
Verb को बताने के लिए adverb चाहिए, इसलिए 'sarcastically' आएगा, adjective 'sarcastic' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe cutting or mocking speech, but each has its own edge.
ये सभी adjective चुभने वाली या मज़ाक उड़ाने वाली बातचीत का वर्णन करते हैं, पर हर एक की धार अलग है।
Saying the opposite of what you mean, to hurt or mock.
जो कहा जाए उसके उलट अर्थ से चोट करना या मज़ाक उड़ाना।
- 'Great timing!' she said, as he arrived an hour late.
Showing a surprising or amusing contrast; it need not be unkind.
एक आश्चर्यजनक या हास्यपूर्ण विरोधाभास दिखाना; ज़रूरी नहीं कि कठोर हो।
- It is ironic that the fire station caught fire.
Using humour to criticise society, politicians or customs in writing or art.
लेखन या कला में समाज, नेताओं या रीतियों की आलोचना हास्य से करना।
- The magazine is known for its satirical cartoons.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
sar·cas·tic
With -castic (not 'sarcastik'); the noun sarcasm.
अंत में -castic ('sarcastik' गलत है); noun sarcasm।
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sarcastic, ironic and satirical
Sarcastic remarks are meant to wound: 'Nice of you to turn up at last.' Ironic words say the opposite of what is meant, often without unkindness: 'Lovely weather,' said during a storm. Satirical writing mocks people or institutions to expose folly, as in a cartoon.
Sarcastic टिप्पणी चोट पहुँचाने के लिए होती है: 'Nice of you to turn up at last'। Ironic शब्द अर्थ का उलटा कहते हैं, प्रायः बिना कटुता के: तूफ़ान में कहा गया 'Lovely weather'। Satirical लेखन मूर्खता उजागर करने के लिए लोगों या संस्थाओं का मज़ाक उड़ाता है, जैसे cartoon में।
The sarcastic/ironic/satirical set is a sentence-improvement item.
Sentence improvement में sarcastic, ironic और satirical का सेट पूछा जाता है।
⌂Word origin and word building
From the Greek for 'to tear flesh'.
Greek में 'मांस फाड़ना' से।