Definition & Meaning of "satirical"in English

satirical

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most satirical

Comparative

more satirical

gradable

domain

literature, criticism, humor

Examples

The novel is a satirical critique of modern society.

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