satyric

adjective

sa·​tyr·​ic (ˈ)sā¦tirik How to pronounce satyric (audio)
səˈt-
Synonyms of satyricnext
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a satyr
the satyric old goat who pursues young girlsSaturday Evening Post

Word History

Etymology

French satyrique, from Greek satyrikos, from satyros satyr + -ikos -ic

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“Satyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satyric. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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