SATIRICALLY

satirically

(adverb) in a satirical manner; “she spoke satirically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

satirically (comparative more satirically, superlative most satirically)

In a satiric manner.

Source: Wiktionary


SATIRIC

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.

SATIRICAL

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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