adjective
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of, relating to, or containing satire
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given to the use of satire
Related Words
See cynical.
Other Word Forms
- nonsatiric adjective
- nonsatirical adjective
- nonsatirically adverb
- nonsatiricalness noun
- pseudosatirical adjective
- pseudosatirically adverb
- quasi-satirical adjective
- quasi-satirically adverb
- satirically adverb
- satiricalness noun
- semisatiric adjective
- semisatirical adjective
- semisatirically adverb
- subsatiric adjective
- subsatirical adjective
- subsatirically adverb
- subsatiricalness noun
- unsatiric adjective
- unsatirical adjective
- unsatirically adverb
- unsatiricalness noun
Etymology
Origin of satirical
First recorded in 1520–30; from Late Latin satiric(us) (from satir(a) satire + -icus -ic ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Fans have taken it upon themselves to exploit this inner-castle joke even further, posting recipe videos for when you’re craving “‘Traitors’ salmon” and frequently referencing the breakfast dish in their spoofs and satirical content.
From Salon
“Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social-media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers,” the airport said in a statement to MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
“Tampa International Airport regularly shares lighthearted, satirical social-media content as part of our ongoing effort to engage with our followers,” the airport said in a statement to MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
The show, then and now, combines a sentimental, satirical, soapy, sometimes surreal comedy with a straightforward medical show.
From Los Angeles Times
Footage posted by the French satirical and investigative paper, Le Canard Enchaîné, shows two groups fighting on a nearby street corner.
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