CEFR B2

sarcastic

Translation

皮肉っぽい / 嫌みな / あざけるような

Meaning

Sarcastic describes speech, tone, or a person that uses sharp irony to mock, criticize, or hurt. It is usually more negative and aggressive than simply ironic.

Examples

  • 彼の皮肉っぽいコメントで部屋の雰囲気が悪くなりました。
    His sarcastic comment made the room uncomfortable.
  • 彼女は疲れていると皮肉っぽい口調になります。
    She sounds sarcastic when she is tired.