satirical
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /səˈtɪrɪkəl/
satirical means: Using humour to show how foolish or wrong people, ideas, or society can be.
adjective
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Using humour to show how foolish or wrong people, ideas, or society can be.
- She writes satirical stories about office life.
- The satirical cartoon made fun of the mayor.
- His latest play is more satirical than his earlier work.
Questions about satirical
What does satirical mean?
Using humour to show how foolish or wrong people, ideas, or society can be.
What is satirical in other languages?
Türkçe: hicivli · Español: satírico · Français: satirique · Deutsch: satirisch · Italiano: satirico · 日本語: 風刺的な
How do you pronounce satirical?
It is pronounced /səˈtɪrɪkəl/.
How do you use satirical in a sentence?
She writes satirical stories about office life. The satirical cartoon made fun of the mayor.
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