- a variation of satirical.
satiric
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A handy example of the latter is Daniel Mason’s satiric charmer “Country People.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
With its surging choruses and humorous arias and recitatives, to say nothing of its jazzy harmonies and dance rhythms, it possesses an irresistible satiric edge while still evoking American certitude amid Cold War challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
But the tone is often more satiric than somber, Park highlighting Man-su’s foibles and insecurities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
The darkly satiric film, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, has captured something in the moment about women, aging and media, inspiring memes, conversations and countless Halloween costumes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2025
And because my planned trip had aroused some satiric remarks among my friends, I named it Rocinante, which you will remember was the name of Don Quixote’s horse.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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