satirical — using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize and expose flaws
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize and expose flaws
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈtɪrɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The satirical TV show made fun of celebrity fashion disasters.
- His satirical essay about social media addiction went viral online.
- The satirical newspaper published fake news about cats running for mayor.
satirical
ADJECTIVE[/səˈtɪrɪkəl/]
using irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize and expose flaws
Mocking flaws through satirical art
The clerical satirical speech turns lyrical!
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Origin
From Latin satura, meaning 'mixture' or 'medley,' originally referring to a miscellaneous collection. The term evolved in Roman literature to denote a literary genre combining various themes and subjects used for social criticism. Roman poets employed satire to mock societal vices and vices and urge reform.
Breakdown
satura (Latin: mixture, medley) → satira (satire, mockery) → satirical (adjective suffix -al, meaning 'of or relating to satire').
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📝Examples
“The satirical TV show made fun of celebrity fashion disasters.”
“His satirical essay about social media addiction went viral online.”
“The satirical newspaper published fake news about cats running for mayor.”
“Students enjoyed the satirical play about exam stress.”
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