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Another word for satirical

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• adjective (Context 1)

Containing, using, or characterized by satire; employing irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly, vice, or societal shortcomings.

Usage Example

"The playwright wrote a satiric comedy that mocked the hypocrisy of local politicians."

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satiric
Strong
sardonic
ironic
sarcastic
mocking
parodic
lampooning
biting
Weak
mordant
trenchant

Opposites of satirical

The opposite of satirical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

earnest
sincere
solemn
complimentary
flattering
See all opposites of satirical

• Nearby Words

satiny
satire
satiric
satirical
satirically
satirist
satirization

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Satirical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/satirical
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