satirical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite exposing human folly to ridicule
    satiric.
    • a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine

WordNet

Sa*tir"ic, Sa*tir"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Satiric
  • Satirical
)
Etymology
L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style.
  2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. "Satirical rogue." Shak. Syn. -- Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.

Webster 1913