In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
SATIRICAL
satirical, satiric
(adjective) exposing human folly to ridicule; “a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
satirical (comparative more satirical, superlative most satirical)
of, pertaining to, or connected with satire
Synonym: satiric
Anagrams
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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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FELLOW
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