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- [suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]
- /səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk/
- /sə.ˈtɪ.rɪk.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]
- /səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk/
Definitions of satiric word
- adjective satiric of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire: satirical novels. 1
- adjective satiric indulging in or given to satire: a satirical poet. 1
- adjective satiric Satiric means the same as satirical. 0
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Origin of satiric
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Late Latin satiric(us) (satir(a) satire + -icus -ic) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Satiric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
satiric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
satiric usage trend in Literature
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adj satiric
- caustic — Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
- double-edged — having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.
- ironic — using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; containing or exemplifying irony: an ironic novel; an ironic remark.
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