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Alt. of Satirical

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  1. a. Alt. of Satirical
  2. adj. exposing human folly to ridicule
  3. 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.
  4. j:100 s exposing human folly to ridicule