Satirical (Adjective)
Meaning
Exposing human folly to ridicule; "a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The satirical comedy show used irony and sarcasm to expose the hypocrisy of politicians.
- The artist's satirical paintings of modern society were meant to provoke thought and spark conversation.
- The satirical novel was a scathing critique of the excesses of the wealthy elite.
- The satirical cartoonist's work was known for its biting wit and clever use of irony.
- The satirical playwright's use of absurdity and ridicule was effective in highlighting the flaws of the system.