Crossword puzzle : Expressing sarcasm in English

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Expressing sarcasm in English [C1] — VocaVerb

Think you know how to say one thing and mean another? This crossword puts your knowledge of sarcastic expressions, ironic phrases, and cutting remarks to the test. From dry wit to biting understatement, English is rich with ways to express sarcasm — and mastering them is a true sign of advanced fluency. Good luck — not that you’ll need it, of course.

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 2. Expressing contempt or ridicule
  2. 4. All members of a group
  3. 7. Feeling angry or resentful
  4. 10. To act superior toward others
  5. 13. Using humor to criticize or expose flaws
  6. 16. Are not in short form
  7. 17. To go away from
  8. 18. Use of humor to criticize
  9. 19. Used sarcastically to disagree

Down

  1. 1. Adverb or conjunction of place
  2. 2. Cruel mockery or ridicule
  3. 3. Many times frequently
  4. 5. Of short duration
  5. 6. Causing someone to lose dignity
  6. 8. In a way expressing irony or sarcasm
  7. 9. Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
  8. 11. Belonging to them
  9. 12. Playful teasing or witty exchange
  10. 14. In that place
  11. 15. To provoke with insulting remarks

Answers

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Across

  • 2. Expressing contempt or ridicule → derisive
  • 4. All members of a group → every
  • 7. Feeling angry or resentful → bitter
  • 10. To act superior toward others → condescend
  • 13. Using humor to criticize or expose flaws → satirical
  • 16. Are not in short form → arent
  • 17. To go away from → leave
  • 18. Use of humor to criticize → satire
  • 19. Used sarcastically to disagree → right

Down

  • 1. Adverb or conjunction of place → where
  • 2. Cruel mockery or ridicule → derision
  • 3. Many times frequently → often
  • 5. Of short duration → brief
  • 6. Causing someone to lose dignity → demeaning
  • 8. In a way expressing irony or sarcasm → ironically
  • 9. Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor → facetious
  • 11. Belonging to them → their
  • 12. Playful teasing or witty exchange → banter
  • 14. In that place → there
  • 15. To provoke with insulting remarks → taunt

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