satirico
satirical
adjective sah-TEE-ree-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin satiricus, from satira, 'medley, satire'.
Usage Note
Satirico describes works, tones, or people that use irony and exaggeration to criticize. It agrees in gender and number: un fumetto satirico, una rivista satirica. A well-known satirical Italian TV show is Striscia la notizia. Do not confuse with sarcasmo (sarcasm), which is a sharper personal attack.
Examples
"Ha scritto un articolo satirico sul governo."
Natural Translation
He wrote a satirical article about the government.
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