satirical

or sa·tir·ic

[suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]

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adjective

of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire: satirical novels.
indulging in or given to satire: a satirical poet.

Origin of satirical

1520–30; < Late Latin satiric(us) (satir(a) satire + -icus -ic) + -al¹

Related formssa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbsa·tir·i·cal·ness, nounnon·sa·tir·ic, adjectivenon·sa·tir·i·cal, adjectivenon·sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·sa·tir·i·cal·ness, nounpseu·do·sa·tir·i·cal, adjectivepseu·do·sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbqua·si-sa·tir·i·cal, adjectivequa·si-sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbsem·i·sa·tir·ic, adjectivesem·i·sa·tir·i·cal, adjectivesem·i·sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbsub·sa·tir·ic, adjectivesub·sa·tir·i·cal, adjectivesub·sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbsub·sa·tir·i·cal·ness, nounun·sa·tir·ic, adjectiveun·sa·tir·i·cal, adjectiveun·sa·tir·i·cal·ly, adverbun·sa·tir·i·cal·ness, noun

Synonyms

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1. sardonic, ironical, taunting, cutting, mordant, biting, acid.

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1. See cynical.

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Examples from the Web for satirical

Contemporary Examples

The comedian responded to the deadly attack on a French satirical magazine by renewing his recent criticisms of the Islamic faith.
Bill Maher: Hundreds of Millions of Muslims Support Attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’
Lloyd Grove
January 8, 2015
I've seen video of that satirical guide to SXSW in 1998 where you asked a bunch of bands odd questions.
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness
Marlow Stern
January 7, 2015
I used to run a blog in Arabic called “Nour Alakl” and ran a satirical Facebook page under the pseudonym “Allah.”
What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine
Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org
December 8, 2014
But a look at its satirical cartoons shows it still has a lot to say about our own times.
The Magazine That Made—and Unmade—Politicians
Anthony Haden-Guest
November 2, 2014
Comedy Central seems to have focused its satirical lens on the Washington Redskins controversy.
Bent iPhones, Daily Show vs. Redskins, and More Viral Videos
The Daily Beast Video
September 28, 2014

Historical Examples

Many complained that he was reserved, silent, satirical, and haughty.
Vivian Grey
Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
The satirical farce was a popular dramatic form of the time.
The Group
Mercy Warren
He is bitter and satirical, and seems to be sadly conscious of the realities of human life.
Statesman
Plato
But Harriet was sure that she was satirical because she was so calm.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
E. M. Forster
He bowed his head and gracefully thanked the satirical Vose.
A Waif of the Mountains
Edward S. Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for satirical

satirical

satiric

adjective

of, relating to, or containing satire
given to the use of satire

Derived Formssatirically, adverbsatiricalness, noun

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Word Origin and History for satirical

adj.

1520s, from Late Latin satiricus, from Latin satira "satire, poetic medley" (see satire (n.)) + -al (1). Related: Satirically.

satirical

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Synonyms

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Examples from the Web for satirical

Contemporary Examples

The comedian responded to the deadly attack on a French satirical magazine by renewing his recent criticisms of the Islamic faith.

I've seen video of that satirical guide to SXSW in 1998 where you asked a bunch of bands odd questions.

I used to run a blog in Arabic called “Nour Alakl” and ran a satirical Facebook page under the pseudonym “Allah.”

But a look at its satirical cartoons shows it still has a lot to say about our own times.

Comedy Central seems to have focused its satirical lens on the Washington Redskins controversy.

Historical Examples

Many complained that he was reserved, silent, satirical, and haughty.

The satirical farce was a popular dramatic form of the time.

He is bitter and satirical, and seems to be sadly conscious of the realities of human life.

But Harriet was sure that she was satirical because she was so calm.

He bowed his head and gracefully thanked the satirical Vose.

satirical

satiric

Word Origin and History for satirical

adj.

Origin of satirical