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satirically


Meanings
  • adjective

    Expressing or using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

    - "The satirically inclined journalist poked fun at the politician's expense."
    - "Satirically, the comedian's routine was both hilarious and biting."

Rhymes
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satisfactorily , atrially , atriarchally
Variants
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satiric , satirical , satirically
Etymology
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From the Latin 'satira,' a poem in which vices and follies were ridiculed.


Trivia
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  1. The first known use of satire as a literary form was in ancient Greece.

  2. Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is one of the most famous examples of satire in English literature.


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  1. Irony: A form of satire that involves saying something contrary to its intended meaning to create humor or expose hypocrisy.

  2. Parody: A form of satire that imitates the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comedic effect.


Culture
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Satire has been a popular literary and artistic form for centuries, used to critique society, politics, and human behavior. It can be found in various forms such as literature, theater, film, and visual arts.

How to Memorize "satirically"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a cartoonist drawing a political figure with exaggerated features to emphasize their flaws.
    - Imagine a comedian making a sarcastic comment about a current event.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'satire' with a cartoon or comic strip.
    - Link the term with the image of a comedian on stage.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Satire' as 'Silly Art I Reveal Truth'.


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