satyrical

/sætɪˈrɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a mixture of the serious and the playful, often in a way that is witty or ironic.

“The satyrical tone of the comedy show caught the audience off guard.”

2. noun

a person or thing that exhibits or embodies a satyrical quality.

“The satyrical figure in the novel was a clever satire of modern society.”

Synonyms

  • facetious
  • ironic
  • sarcastic
  • witty

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • serious
  • sincere
  • somber