captiously

Example:His comments about the weather were a sarcastic representation of his frustration.

Definition:A mode of ridicule in which an insult or criticism is secretly or cleverly conveyed through irony or wit, often with the intention of irritating or humiliating the recipient.

Example:The article ridiculed the politician's policies in a rather capricious and critical manner.

Definition:Severe laughter at the foolishness or oddity of someone or something, often used in a mocking or degrading manner.