{ Sa*tir"ic (?), Sa*tir"ic*al (?) },
a. [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of
satire; as, a satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic;
insulting. "Satirical rogue." Shak.
Syn. -- Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical;
bitter; reproachful; abusive.
-- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.
{ Sa*tir"ic (?), Sa*tir"ic*al (?) },
a. [L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique.]
1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of
satire; as, a satiric style.
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic;
insulting. "Satirical rogue." Shak.
Syn. -- Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical;
bitter; reproachful; abusive.
-- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.