{ } a. [ L. satiricus: cf. F. satirique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to satire; of the nature of satire; as, a satiric style. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting. “Satirical rogue.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter; reproachful; abusive. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]