satyricaladj.
/səˈtɪrᵻkl/, U.S. /səˈtɪrək(ə)l/ Now somewhat rare.
Of, relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a satyr or satyrs; spec. designating or relating to a satyr play (see satyr n. Compounds 2); = satyric adj.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the supernatural > deity > classical deity > [adjective] > relating to or like satyr(s)
satyrical1590
satyric1607
satyresque1757
Silenica1822
satyrish1876
1590 L. Lloyd First Pt. Diall of Daies 43 Picus and Faunus two Satyricall Gods.
1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World I. x. xlix. 296 Those satyrical gesticulations [L. saturicos motus] of theirs like Antikes.
1699 R. Bentley Diss. Epist. Phalaris (new ed.) 243 The true Thespis's Plays were all Satyrical, (that is, the Plot of them was the story of Bacchus, the Chorus consisted of Satyrs).
1763 J. Brown Diss. Poetry & Music vii. 144 In this Union of comic Representation and a satyrical Choir, we see the genuine, though imperfect and rude Form of the old Greek Comedy.
1826 J. Millingen Anc. Unedited Monuments 26 A festoon of laurels encircles the summit or rim of the vase... Various emblems..were affixed to it; one is a satyrical mask.
1914 Nation (N.Y.) 9 July 50/2 At the sides [of the frieze] are heavenly and marine monsters, satyrical masks, and winged genii.
1953 Mnemosyne 6 216 Forms of Greek drama—tragedy, satyrical drama, mythological and fantastic comedy, and mime.
2012 Observer (Nexis) 2 Sept. (Review section) 51 Meanwhile, satyrical chef Oleg has fallen in love with Sophie.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1590