Sarcastic/sɑːrˈkæstɪk/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact Sarcasm can hurt feelings, so it's important to know when it's appropriate. His sarcastic 'Nice job on the broken vase!' made her upset. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Obvious Sometimes sarcasm is subtle; listen for a change in tone or expect the unexpected. Saying 'What a great weather!' in a storm hints at sarcasm. Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters Understanding the situation is key to detecting sarcasm. Laughing at a spilled drink and saying 'Perfect timing!' is sarcastic.