Meaning of the word sarcastically in English

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sarcastically

US /sɑːrˈkæs.tɪ.kəl.i/
UK /sɑːˈkæs.tɪ.kəl.i/
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Adverb

in a way that uses remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something

Example:
"Oh, brilliant," he said sarcastically when the car wouldn't start.
She smiled sarcastically at his excuse.
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