satirical meaning

UK US /səˈtɪrəkəl/ 4 syllables

satirical (adjective): exposing human folly to ridicule.

Definition of satirical

  1. exposing human folly to ridicule
    • a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine

    Synonyms: satiric

    Similar: sarcastic

    Related forms: satire

How to pronounce satirical

satirical is pronounced /səˈtɪrəkəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with satirical

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in AL · 9-letter words

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