Category: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.