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   satirical

   /səˈtɪrɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. containing or using satire: "a New York-based satirical magazine"
   • ▪ sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses: "his satirical sense of humour"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from late Latin satiricus (from satira ‘poetic medley’: see satire) + -al.

   Derivatives

   • 1. satirically adverb

   Scrabble Points: 11

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