satire — the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's vices or foolishness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's vices or foolishness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætaɪər/
Korean meaning: 사람들의 악덕이나 어리석음을 비판하기 위해 유머, 아이러니, 과장을 사용하는 것; 풍자
Korean pronunciation: 새-타이어 (강세: 새)
Example Sentences
- The comedian's satire about social media addiction had everyone laughing and thinking.
- Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is a famous example of satirical writing.
- The movie uses satire to expose the absurdity of modern office culture.
satire
NOUN//ˈsætaɪər//
the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's vices or foolishness
Mocking folly through exaggerated humor
SAT TIRE judges everyone - sharp satire never tires!
Sharp satire made the entire crowd laugh, forcing the corrupt leader to retire.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'satura', originally meaning a dish filled with various ingredients or a poetic medley. The term evolved to describe a literary genre combining various satirical elements used for social criticism.
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📝Examples
“The comedian's satire about social media addiction had everyone laughing and thinking.”
“Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is a famous example of satirical writing.”
“The movie uses satire to expose the absurdity of modern office culture.”
“His satirical tweet about coffee prices went viral overnight.”
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