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Satiric; Satirical
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
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.
Synonyms: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.