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    satirical
    /səˈtɪrɪkl/

    adjective

    • 1. containing or using satire: "a New York-based satirical magazine"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSATIRICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SATIRICAL definition: 1. criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point…. Learn more.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › satiricalSATIRICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Satirical definition: of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire. See examples of SATIRICAL used in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › satiricalSatirical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Satirical is an adjective that describes satire, a work that is intended to ridicule the shortcomings and antics of a person or group. So, something that is satirical often looks like the real thing in order to make fun of it.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsatirical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of satirical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSATIRICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A satirical drawing, piece of writing, or comedy show is one in which humour or exaggeration is used to criticize something. ...a satirical novel about city life in the late 80s. Synonyms: mocking , ironical , cynical , cutting More Synonyms of satirical

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › satireSatire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SATIRE is a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn. How to use satire in a sentence. The Culinary Roots of Satire Synonym Discussion of Satire.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › satirical_adjsatirical, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the adjective satirical mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective satirical. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adjective satirical? About 2 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSATIRICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    satirical. adjective. uk / səˈtɪrɪk ə l / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. using satire: a satirical magazine / novel. (Definition of satirical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySATIRICAL - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    Definitions of 'satirical' A satirical drawing, piece of writing, or comedy show is one in which humor or exaggeration is used to criticize something. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'satirical' American English: sətɪrɪkəl British English: sətɪrɪkəl. More. Synonyms of 'satirical' • mocking, ironical, cynical, cutting [...] More.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › satireSATIRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Satire definition: the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structures. See examples of SATIRE used in a sentence.