Arts
satirical
adjective
Definition
Using satire; employing irony or exaggeration to expose or criticise.
In a sentence
“Satirical cartoons have long been used to challenge those in political power.”
Synonyms
ironicmockingcriticalsubversive
Common collocations
- satirical work
- satirical commentary
- satirical tradition
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