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more satirical

ADJECTIVE

mocking

Synonyms

WEAK

abusive bantering biting bitter burlesque caustic censorious chaffing cutting cynical farcical incisive ironical lampooning mordant paradoxical parodying pungent ridiculing sarcastic sardonic spoofing taunting

ADJECTIVE

mocking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

biting caustic incisive mordant sarcastic sardonic satiric

WEAK

abusive bantering bitter burlesque censorious chaffing cutting cynical farcical ironical lampooning paradoxical parodying pungent ridiculing spoofing taunting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm kind mild nice

Example Sentences

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But he found his voice, and these posters became more satirical.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

One of the core truths of satire is that the more absurd things get, the more satirical comedy there will be.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2023

I’d venture to say the details of Christopher’s purported crime, and the community’s reactions, could be elucidated with more satirical dexterity, as could the payoff that upends the town’s suppositions.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2022

For a more satirical take on today’s political climate, catch the seventh season premiere of John Oliver’s weekly late-night show.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2020

“Oh, of course, you don’t know, dear,” said Clara, growing more and more satirical.

From A Fluttered Dovecote by Fenn, George Manville