satirical
adjective
of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire.
satiric
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a variation of
satirical.
Example Sentences
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With its surging choruses and humorous arias and recitatives, to say nothing of its jazzy harmonies and dance rhythms, it possesses an irresistible satiric edge while still evoking American certitude amid Cold War challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
She is joined, yet again, by Courteney Cox’s intrusive newscaster, Gale Weathers, who is in all seven films and is meant to serve as a satiric commentary on journalism’s obsession with blood and gore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
There have been other successes, most notably an invigorating production of Ossie Davis’ 1961 satiric farce “Purlie Victorious.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
A captivating storyteller, Edelman sets the stage for his off-kilter tale with the perfect balance of satiric commentary and zingy punchlines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
Actually, I was much less struck by the satiric implications of the picture than I was by the quality of workmanship that had gone into it.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
