AP Lang Humor/Irony/Sarcasm Tone/Attitude Words

Bantering

Speaking in a witty or teasing manner

Caustic

Being blatantly sarcastic

Contempteuous

Expressing a feeling of deep hatred and disapproval

Cynical

Skeptical and pessimistic

Droll

Having a humorous or odd quality

Facetious

Sarcastic in an indecent way

Sardonic

Disdainfully or skeptically humorous. Dark, dry humor.

Satiric

Sharp and sarcastic

Flippant

Lacking respect or seriousness

Insolent

Disrespectful and disobedient

Irreverent

Lacking proper respect or seriousness

Whimsical

Carefree but no extent, capricious, cat in the hat.

Patronizing

Kind and helpful, but with a feeling of superiority

Ribald

Harsh/shrewd tone, usually vulgar

Mock-heroic

Ridiculing or burlesquing (making fun of) heroic style, character, or action

Condescending

Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude towards others.

Mock-serious

Pretending to be serious as a joke

Pompous

Having or exhibiting self-importance

Comical

Of or relating to comedy.