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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Satiric \Sa*tir"ic\, Satirical \Sa*tir"ic*al\, a. [L. satiricus:
cf. F. satirique.]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a
satiric style.
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2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting.
"Satirical rogue." --Shak.
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Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter;
reproachful; abusive.
[1913 Webster] -- {Sa*tir"ic*al*ly}, adv. --
{Sa*tir"ic*al*ness}, n.
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