satiric

adjective

sa·tir·ic sə-ˈtir-ik

variants or satirical

sə-ˈtir-i-kəl

Synonyms of satiric next

: of, relating to, or constituting satire

satiric writers

: manifesting or given to satire

satirically

sə-ˈtir-i-k(ə-)lē

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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Peppiatt not only makes drug humor seem joyfully silly again, but treats Irish patriotism as a tempting high worth celebrating; there’s a tough and satiric love at play. —

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 This satiric sequel comes close to extending the joke too far, and the plot-starting death of Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) is a lazy-rude contrivance. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 July 2024 Herzog’s adaptation prunes away the expository overgrowth of Ibsen’s satiric drama. —

Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 The songs, and many of the performances, signal that the series is meant to be a satiric adventure. —

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for satiric