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satirical

🇬🇧 UK/səˈtɪrɪkl/🇺🇸 US/sә'tirik(ә)l/
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Using satire to mock or criticize; containing irony or ridicule.

讽刺的;讥讽的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
satirenough, full, satisfy
+
icalrelating to, having the nature of
=satirical

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 has been lampooning politicians for over fifty years.

  • 2.

    Her satirical novel drew widespread praise for its clever critique of consumer society.

  • 3.

    The comedian's satirical sketches went viral, sparking a national debate.

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