Satirical Definition & Meaning

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

"Satirical" in song lyrics

See how satirical is used in real songs:

  • "motivational poster satirical"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lord of the flies satire techniques satirical"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "satirical"

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