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satiric

adjective
sa·​tir·​ic | \ sÉ™-ˈtir-ik How to pronounce satiric (audio) \
variants: or satirical \ sÉ™-​ˈtir-​i-​kÉ™l How to pronounce satirical (audio) \

Definition of satiric

1 : of, relating to, or constituting satire satiric writers
2 : manifesting or given to satire
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Other Words from satiric

satirically \ sÉ™-​ˈtir-​i-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce satirically (audio) \ adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for satiric

sarcastic, satiric, ironic, sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. a critic known for his sarcastic remarks satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation. a satiric look at contemporary society ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant. made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile

Examples of satiric in a Sentence

a satiric story about the movie business

Recent Examples on the Web

 This delightfully satiric take on the Israeli-Palestinian quagmire revolves around a third-rate soap opera and a border checkpoint where creativity — and helpings of hummus -- trump ethnic conflict. — SFChronicle.com, "Capsule movie reviews for Aug. 18," 14 Aug. 2019 The houses compete at the house balls not just in dancing but also in numerous, elaborate, often-satiric drag categories. — Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, "In vogue, online, at Woodstock," 25 July 2019 There is satiric bite to Eric Roth’s screenplay, based on Winston Groom’s novel. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "Everyone Is Wrong about Forrest Gump," 25 June 2019 With a satiric song and goofy video games, Russians openly joked about their team and its coach ahead of the tournament. — Washington Post, "Russian fans celebrate once-maligned team as heroes," 19 June 2018 Instead, this ferociously satiric series sets its sights on a family at war, siblings in a struggle with one another and with their formidable father. — Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, "‘Succession’ Review: A Family at War," 31 May 2018 While Blanchett and Bullock are predictably solid in their roles, Hathaway steals the film with a wickedly on-point satiric turn as a spoiled star. — Lindsey Bahr, kansascity, "‘Ocean’s 8’ cruises through familiar waters with its talented all-star cast," 7 June 2018 That difference in aesthetic and style is reflected in this piece, which is both politically charged and playfully theatrical – both heavily satiric and lightly comic. — Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Jokes flow freely in Skylight's 'Urinetown'," 19 May 2018 So does Jivoff, who takes us from satiric spoof to camp. — Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Jokes flow freely in Skylight's 'Urinetown'," 19 May 2018

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First Known Use of satiric

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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