satiric — containing or using satire; mocking or critical in a humorous way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing or using satire; mocking or critical in a humorous way
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈtɪrɪk/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's satiric take on politicians had the audience rolling with laughter.
- Her satiric novel exposes the absurdities of modern corporate culture.
- The TV show's satiric portrayal of social media influencers went viral ironically.
satiric
ADJECTIVE[/səˈtɪrɪk/]
containing or using satire; mocking or critical in a humorous way
Mocking criticism through humorous art
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Origin
Derived from Latin 'satura' meaning 'mixture' or 'medley'. In ancient Rome, this term referred to a literary genre that mixed various subjects and themes for critical commentary, eventually evolving to its modern sense of 'satire' or the use of humor and irony to criticize or mock.
Breakdown
satur- (mixed, blended) + -ic (adjective suffix indicating a quality or characteristic).
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📝Examples
“The comedian's satiric take on politicians had the audience rolling with laughter.”
“Her satiric novel exposes the absurdities of modern corporate culture.”
“The TV show's satiric portrayal of social media influencers went viral ironically.”
“His satiric essay on exam culture struck a chord with students nationwide.”
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