sarcasm |
embellished |
As a noun sarcasm
is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As a verb embellished is
(
embellish).
scorn |
sarcasm |
In uncountable|lang=en terms the difference between scorn and sarcasm
is that
scorn is (uncountable) contempt or disdain while
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
In countable|lang=en terms the difference between scorn and sarcasm
is that
scorn is (countable) an object of disdain, contempt, or derision while
sarcasm is (countable) an act of sarcasm.
As nouns the difference between scorn and sarcasm
is that
scorn is (uncountable) contempt or disdain while
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As a verb scorn
is to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
sarcasm |
dig |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and dig
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
dig is an archeological investigation.
As a verb dig is
to move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
sarcasm |
insult |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and insult
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
As a verb insult is
to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
jocular |
sarcasm |
As an adjective jocular
is (formal) humorous]], amusing or [[joke|joking.
As a noun sarcasm is
(uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
sarcasm |
critical |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and critical
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
critical is a critical value, factor, etc.
As an adjective critical is
inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.
scoff |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between scoff and sarcasm
is that
scoff is derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As a verb scoff
is to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision.
sarcasm |
cynism |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and cynism
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
cynism is cynicism.
sarcasm |
witty |
As a noun sarcasm
is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective witty is
(
label) wise, having good judgement.
sarcasm |
genuine |
As a noun sarcasm
is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective genuine is
belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure.
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