Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Her sarcastic comment earned a few chuckles from the audience, who understood the irony in her words.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Courteous.
Sarcastic means using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something. Courteous is the correct antonym as it means being polite and pleasant by showing respect for other people.
Other options mean:
Unsavoury means unpleasant.
Sardonic means showing that you think you are better than other people.
Humorous means amusing or funny.