Hi there, The word "sarcastic" is an adjective used to describe someone who tends to use very degrading, insulting words to belittle someone. Very often, sarcasm (noun form) involves the use of dry humour. Dry humour is the act of showing no emotion while delivering a funny statement to make the subject sound ridiculous. Example: Tommy: We are going to visit the museum. Our teacher, Mrs Jones, reminded us to bring our stationery. Jane: Oh, really? Tommy: (Rolls his eyes) No, no, I am lying to you... The word "irony" describes the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. It can also mean a result that turns out unexpectedly (it contradicts your expectation). Ironically(adverb form), the party won the presidential election despite the fact that polls showed them to be unpopular. Sarcasm has that difference from irony as the former has an element of malicious hurt. Hope this helps. Cheers, Lance

Thanks you guys for a clear explanation. The irony is I still don't get it, but you're great teachers as natives always are. (=> I tried joking while using new words;))