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satirically

/səˈtɪr.ɪ.kli/
sa · tir · i · cal · ly
Adjective:satirical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly, vice, or social shortcomings.

Example

"The playwright satirically portrayed the vanity and greed of the city's wealthiest aristocrats."

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satire
satiric
satirical
satirically
satirist
satirization
satirize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'satirical' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'satura', meaning a 'full dish' or 'medley' of foods and later a poetic medley of social critique.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Satirically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/satirically
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