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satirically

/səˈtɪɹəkəɫli/ adv

In a satiric manner.

Word Origin Satirically comes from Latin satira, which originally meant a 'medley' or 'mixture' — a poetic stew of different topics. Over time, that mixed dish became associated with mocking social commentary. The root sat- also appears in satisfy and saturate, all from the idea of 'enough' or 'full.' So satire is a full plate of criticism, served with wit.

adv In a satiric manner.

He spoke satirically about the political situation.

(副词) 讽刺地；挖苦地；讥讽地

他以讽刺的口吻谈论政治局势。

(adverbio) satíricamente; con sátira; en tono satírico [De manera satírica.]

Habló con sátira sobre la situación política.

(adverbe) satiriquement; d'un ton satirique; de manière satirique; avec satire [D'une manière satirique, c'est-à-dire en critiquant avec ironie et dérision.]

Il a parlé de la situation politique d'un ton satirique.

(Adverb) satirisch [in einer Weise, die durch Spott, Übertreibung oder Ironie Kritik übt, um gesellschaftliche Missstände aufzuzeigen]

Er sprach **satirically** über die aktuelle politische Lage.

(副詞) 風刺的に、諷刺的に。

彼は政治情勢について風刺的に語った。

(advérbio) satiricamente; de modo satírico; em tom satírico [De maneira satírica.]

Ele falou de forma satírica sobre a situação política.

Synonyms: ironically sarcastically sardonically mockingly caustically Antonyms: seriously sincerely earnestly straightforwardly
Word parts: satir + ical + ly

Related words

satiric satirist satirize insatiable insatiate saturation satisfaction satisfactory unsatisfied unsatisfactory

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