satirical
UK: səˈtɪrɪkəl | US: səˈtɪrɪkəl
adj. using satire to criticize or mock people, ideas, or institutions
adj. characterized by irony, sarcasm, or ridicule
satirical = satir<satire> + ical<adjective suffix>
- satir (from Latin satira, meaning "medley" or "poetic critique")
- ical (adjective-forming suffix, from Latin -icalis, indicating "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word satirical traces back to the Latin satira, which originally referred to a mixed literary form combining verse and prose. Over time, satire evolved in Old French to denote sharp social critique through humor. The suffix -ical was later added in English to form the adjective, solidifying its modern meaning of mocking or ridiculing vices or follies. The term retains its edge as a tool for exposing absurdity through wit.
The play’s satirical tone mocked political corruption with biting humor.
Her satirical cartoons often target celebrity culture.
The novel is a satirical take on modern consumerism.
His speech was laced with satirical remarks about bureaucracy.
The show uses satirical sketches to challenge societal norms.