noun · Easy SAT word

Sarcasm

sharp ironic mockery

Sarcasm in a sentence

His sarcasm often masked the genuine hurt he felt.

Synonyms for sarcasm

irony
mockery
derision

Antonyms for sarcasm

sincerity
earnestness
honesty

Practice sarcasm on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like sarcasm appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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