Definition of satirical. Meaning of satirical. Synonyms of satirical

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Definition of satirical

Satirical
Satiric Sa*tir"ic, Satirical Sa*tir"ic*al, a. [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.] 1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style. 2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. ``Satirical rogue.' --Shak. Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.

Meaning of satirical from wikipedia

- comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to...
- be a powerful vehicle for satire. The Romans had a strong tradition of satirical poetry, often written for political purposes. A notable example is the...
- A satiric misspelling is an intentional misspelling of a word, phrase or name for a rhetorical purpose. This can be achieved with intentional malapropism...
- The Wittenburg Door, sometimes known as simply The Door, was a Christian satire and humor magazine, previously published bimonthly by the non-profit Trinity...
- This is a list of satirical magazines which have a satirical bent, and which may consist of fake news stories for mainly humorous purposes. For magazines...
- This is a list of notable satirical news websites which have a satirical bent, are parodies of news, or consist of fake news stories for mainly humorous...
- Satirical cartography is a form of art, exposing stereotypes and political messages with comical geopolitical illustrations. Satirical cartography dates...
- film genre in the fictional or pseudo-fictional category that employs satirical techniques. Film or television satire may be of the political, religious...
- Satirical music describes music that employs satire or was described as such. It deals with themes of social, political, religious, cultural structures...
- (1313–1375, Italy) – The Decameron James Bramston (1694–1743, England) – satirical poet Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343–1400, England) – The Canterbury Tales Sebastian...