Antonyms for satirical
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : suh-tir-i-kuhl or suh-tir-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : səˈtɪr ɪ kəl or səˈtɪr ɪk |
Definition of satirical
Origin :- 1520s, from Late Latin satiricus, from Latin satira "satire, poetic medley" (see satire (n.)) + -al (1). Related: Satirically.
- adj mocking
- Many complained that he was reserved, silent, satirical, and haughty.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- The satirical farce was a popular dramatic form of the time.
- Extract from : « The Group » by Mercy Warren
- He is bitter and satirical, and seems to be sadly conscious of the realities of human life.
- Extract from : « Statesman » by Plato
- But Harriet was sure that she was satirical because she was so calm.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
- He bowed his head and gracefully thanked the satirical Vose.
- Extract from : « A Waif of the Mountains » by Edward S. Ellis
- Has any disaster befallen you that you are become so satirical and severe?'
- Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
- Campaspe, on the other hand, is entirely devoid of any ethical or satirical motive.
- Extract from : « John Lyly » by John Dover Wilson
- The doctor was never weary of launching his satirical shafts at the king.
- Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
- "And satirical in all, I'll vouch for you, lieutenant;" said Optimus.
- Extract from : « The English Spy » by Bernard Blackmantle
- I looked at myself this morning in the glass—no satirical looks, my love!
- Extract from : « The Home » by Fredrika Bremer
Synonyms for satirical
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