satiric
adjective
sa·tir·ic sə-ˈtir-ik 
variants or satirical
sə-ˈtir-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or constituting satire
satiric writers
2
: manifesting or given to satire
satirically
sə-ˈtir-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- acerb
- acerbic
- acid
- acidic
- acidulous
- acrid
- barbed
- biting
- caustic
- corrosive
- cutting
- mordant
- pungent
- sarcastic
- sardonic
- scalding
- scathing
- sharp
- smart-aleck
- smart-alecky
- smart-mouthed
- snarky
- tart
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Example Sentences
a satiric story about the movie business
Recent Examples on the Web The satiric rock duo will donate proceeds from the event to Rock the Vote, the nonpartisan non-profit dedicated to building the ranks of young voters in United States. 
Gary Graff, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The play, directed by Danielle Fauteux Jacques, does offer interesting commentary on gentrification, and the problems that Scarecrow, Tinwoman, and Lion seek the Wizard’s help with are familiar and delightfully satiric. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Every day in the morning paper, the Pulitzer-winning cartoonist for the Dayton Daily News found so much fertile satiric terrain. Michael Cavna, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 The musical score by Max Avery Lichtenstein goes into faintly satiric heist-movie mode at some awkward junctures. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2022 The creative team has produced a series that, based on the first seven episodes, begins with almost satiric tones of dark humor and evolves into something darker and more intense. oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2022 The music is jubilant but the lyrics are satiric poison. Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022 His company, Citizen Brick, founded a dozen years ago, makes largely underground, nearly clandestine, often satiric, very limited edition quasi-Lego minifigures and playsets. Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 25 Mar. 2022 Now, with 13 albums under its belt, Destroyer is a legacy act, and Bejar has largely stuck to his formula of satiric lyrics and new-wave sonics that fans are well familiar with at this point. Grant Sharples, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2022 See More
Gary Graff, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The play, directed by Danielle Fauteux Jacques, does offer interesting commentary on gentrification, and the problems that Scarecrow, Tinwoman, and Lion seek the Wizard’s help with are familiar and delightfully satiric. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Every day in the morning paper, the Pulitzer-winning cartoonist for the Dayton Daily News found so much fertile satiric terrain. Michael Cavna, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 The musical score by Max Avery Lichtenstein goes into faintly satiric heist-movie mode at some awkward junctures. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2022 The creative team has produced a series that, based on the first seven episodes, begins with almost satiric tones of dark humor and evolves into something darker and more intense. oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2022 The music is jubilant but the lyrics are satiric poison. Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022 His company, Citizen Brick, founded a dozen years ago, makes largely underground, nearly clandestine, often satiric, very limited edition quasi-Lego minifigures and playsets. Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 25 Mar. 2022 Now, with 13 albums under its belt, Destroyer is a legacy act, and Bejar has largely stuck to his formula of satiric lyrics and new-wave sonics that fans are well familiar with at this point. Grant Sharples, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1
satiric
adjective
variants or satirical
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings a satiric story about the movie business Synonyms & Similar Words
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- sarcastic
- biting
- sardonic
- barbed
- sharp
- acerbic
- scathing
- caustic
- cutting
- mordant
- snarky
- ironic
- pungent
- cross
- corrosive
- acrid
- acid
- acidic
- concise
- acidulous
- tart
- blunt
- cynical
- scalding
- brisk
- ironical
- smart-alecky
- wry
- incisive
- trenchant
- poignant
- smart-aleck
- acerb
- smart-mouthed
- facetious
- dry
- flippant
- sour
- spiky
- rough
- tongue-in-cheek
- severe
- pithy
- vitriolic
- harsh
- bitter
- crisp
- sharp-tongued
- succinct
- terse
- sourish
- stringent
- brusque
- acrimonious
- backhanded
- curt
- gruff
- keen
- spikey
- tartish
- abrupt
- resentful
- insincere
- snippy
- snippety
- brusk
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- amusing
- playful
- waggish
- mild
- merry
- droll
- gentle
- sportive
- diplomatic
- bland
- urbane
- polite
- smooth
- good-humored
- suave
- good-natured
- hospitable
- genial
- gracious
- affable
- cordial
- sociable
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of satiric are ironic, sarcastic, and sardonic. While all these words mean "marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting," satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation.
a satiric look at contemporary society
Although the words ironic and satiric have much in common, ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant.
made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted
In some situations, the words sarcastic and satiric are roughly equivalent. However, sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing.
a critic known for his sarcastic remarks
The meanings of sardonic and satiric largely overlap; however, sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression.
surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile
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