satirical
[ suh-tir-i-kuhl ]
/ səˈtɪr ɪ kəl /
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adjective
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Also sa·tir·ic [suh-tir-ik] /səˈtɪr ɪk/ .
synonym study for satirical
1. See cynical.
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satirical
satiric
/ (səˈtɪrɪkəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or containing satire
given to the use of satire
Derived forms of satirical
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