Satirical: meaning, definitions and examples
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satirical
[ səˈtɪrɪkəl ]
literature
Using irony, sarcasm, and ridicule to criticize or mock someone or something. Satirical works often aim to expose or highlight the flaws, absurdities, or vices in society.
Synonyms
ironic, mocking, ridiculing, sarcastic
Examples of usage
- Her satirical novel poked fun at the political elite.
- The satirical cartoon depicted the hypocrisy of the government officials.
- The comedian's satirical monologue was a scathing critique of modern consumer culture.
Translations
Translations of the word "satirical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satírico
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक
🇩🇪 satirisch
🇮🇩 satir
🇺🇦 сатиричний
🇵🇱 satyryczny
🇯🇵 風刺的
🇫🇷 satirique
🇪🇸 satírico
🇹🇷 hicivli
🇰🇷 풍자적인
🇸🇦 ساخر
🇨🇿 satirický
🇸🇰 satirický
🇨🇳 讽刺的
🇸🇮 satiričen
🇮🇸 háðsáde
🇰🇿 сатиралық
🇬🇪 სატირული
🇦🇿 satirik
🇲🇽 satírico
Etymology
The word 'satirical' originates from the Latin word 'satira,' which means 'poetic medley.' Satire as a literary genre has a long history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Satirical works have been used throughout history to criticize social and political issues in a humorous and often exaggerated manner.
See also: satire, satirically, satirist.