Sarcastical

Sarcastical
Sarcastic Sar*cas"tic, Sarcastical Sar*cas"tic*al, a. Expressing, or expressed by, sarcasm; characterized by, or of the nature of, sarcasm; given to the use of sarcasm; bitterly satirical; scornfully severe; taunting. [1913 Webster]

What a fierce and sarcastic reprehension would this have drawn from the friendship of the world! --South. [1913 Webster]


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