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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A third satirical sculpture about Trump and Epstein, this time featuring a scene from ‘Titanic,’ has landed in the National Mall in D.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
A well-known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without charge, his family and friends have told the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
“To say we’re entry-level associates but also putting us in multi-thousand-dollar watches is very satirical, so I can see how it added flames to the fire,” Johnson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
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 • Feb. 28, 2026
They closed the door behind them with exaggerated, perhaps even satirical, care, and at the moment they released the handle Emily picked up her spoon and the company followed her.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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