satirical
adjective/səˈtɪrɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #8,992 most common English word
Meaning
Using humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or ridicule people or society.
Example sentence
The magazine published satirical cartoons mocking the prime minister's policies.
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