word
Satirical
Suh-TIH-ruh-kuhl
/sʌˈtɪrʌkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
satirical
Dictionary meaning
Exposing human folly to ridicule.
Examples
- A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine.
Synonyms: satiric
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