Satirized: meaning, definitions and examples
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satirized
[ ˈsætɪraɪzd ]
literary criticism
To satirize means to use humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock something, often in a way that highlights its flaws. This form of critique is often found in literature, political cartoons, and other artistic expressions. Satirization aims to provoke thought and inspire change by exposing the absurdities of social and political issues.
Synonyms
deride, lampoon, mock, parody, ridicule.
Examples of usage
- The author satirized the government in his latest novel.
- The comedian satirized popular culture during his stand-up routine.
- The film satirized the fashion industry with sharp humor.
- She satirized his pretentious behavior with a biting cartoon.
Translations
Translations of the word "satirized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 satirizado
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक
🇩🇪 satirisiert
🇮🇩 disindir
🇺🇦 сатиризований
🇵🇱 satyryzowany
🇯🇵 風刺された
🇫🇷 satyrisé
🇪🇸 satirizado
🇹🇷 alay edilmiş
🇰🇷 풍자된
🇸🇦 سخرية
🇨🇿 satirizovaný
🇸🇰 satirizovaný
🇨🇳 讽刺的
🇸🇮 satiriziran
🇮🇸 háðslegur
🇰🇿 сатираланған
🇬🇪 სატირიული
🇦🇿 satirizə edilmiş
🇲🇽 satirizado
Etymology
The word 'satirize' has its roots in the Late Latin word 'saturizare', which means 'to make sated or full'. This, in turn, comes from 'satur', meaning 'sated' or 'full', which is related to the notion of exaggeration and excess in satire. The term became prominent during the Renaissance when classical works of satire were revisited and popularized in Europe. Satire as a literary genre has been used since ancient times, with notable examples by authors such as Aristophanes in Greece and Juvenal in Rome. By the 17th century, the term began to be associated specifically with a form of literary and comic humor that critiques societal norms, politics, and issues. Today, 'satirize' is widely used in various forms of media, reflecting contemporary societal values and igniting discussions on important topics.