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- [suh-tir-i-kuh l or suh-tir-ik]
- /səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk/
- /sə.ˈtɪ.rɪk.l̩i/
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- [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.
satirically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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