satiric

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Adjective satiric has 1 sense

satirical, satiric - exposing human folly to ridicule; "a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine"
Antonym: unsarcastic (indirect, via sarcastic)

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Satiric

Definition:

Satiric (adjective) refers to something that is characterized by the use of satire, a literary technique that uses irony, humor, and exaggeration to criticize or mock certain aspects of society, individuals, or institutions.

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His satiric remarks about politicians always managed to draw laughter from the crowd.
The satiric novel cleverly portrays the shallowness of modern consumer culture.
The comedian's satiric acts tackled current social issues with biting wit.

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