satiric

adjective

sa·​tir·​ic sə-ˈtir-ik How to pronounce satiric (audio)
variants or satirical
1
: of, relating to, or constituting satire
satiric writers
2
: manifesting or given to satire
satirically adverb
Choose the Right Synonym for satiric

sarcastic, satiric, ironic, sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting.

sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing.

a critic known for his sarcastic remarks

satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation.

a satiric look at contemporary society

ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant.

made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted

sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression.

surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile

Examples of satiric in a Sentence

a satiric story about the movie business
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Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of satiric was in 1509

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“Satiric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiric. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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