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SATIRIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Exposing human folly to ridicule

Example:

a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine

Synonyms:

satiric; satirical

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sarcastic (expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds)

Derivation:

satire (witty language used to convey insults or scorn)

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