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satirically

sa·tir·i·cal
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]
    • /səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk/
    • /sə.ˈtɪ.rɪk.l̩i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]
    • /səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk/

Definitions of satirically word

  • adjective satirically of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire: satirical novels. 1
  • adjective satirically indulging in or given to satire: a satirical poet. 1

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Origin of satirically

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 Satirically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

satirically 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.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for satirically

adv satirically

  • absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
  • amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
  • facetiously — not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
  • humorously — characterized by humor; funny; comical: a humorous anecdote.
  • ironically — pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile.

adverb satirically

  • jocosely — given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful: a jocose and amusing manner.
  • jovially — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
  • mirthfully — In a mirthful manner.
  • wryly — produced by a distortion or lopsidedness of the facial features: a wry grin.

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