Thread: sarcasm vs. irony
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Old 09-May-2008, 14:37
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Smile Re: sarcasm vs. irony
In one US-run dictionary they are stated as being synonymous. I think sacrasm tends to imply a rather harsh and unpleasant delivery of irony.
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