In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
SATIRIC
satirical, satiric
(adjective) exposing human folly to ridicule; “a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
satiric (comparative more satiric, superlative most satiric)
of or pertaining to satire
Synonym: satirical
Anagrams
• -iatrics, ICRISAT
Source: Wiktionary
Sa*tir"ic, Sa*tir"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. "Satirical rogue." Shak.
Syn.
– Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive.
– Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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