satirical

UK/səˈtɪrɪkl/US/sә'tirik(ә)l/

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Definitions

adj.

Using satire; mocking or criticizing through humor and irony.

讽刺的；讥讽的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

satirenough, full, satisfied

-icalrelating to, having the nature of

=satirical

satire + -ical (adj.) = relating to or full of satire. A satirical magazine or sketch uses irony to mock society. See satire for the surprising satura ('full dish') origin.

Root sat still carries 42 more words

Common Collocations

1.satirical novel讽刺小说
2.satirical magazine讽刺杂志
3.satirical comedy讽刺喜剧
4.satirical comment讽刺性评论

Example Sentences

1.
The satirical magazine mocks politicians every week.
2.
He wrote a satirical piece about office meetings.

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