swiftian

/ˈswɪftɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is an adherent or supporter of Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish satirist, or of Swiftian satire, characterized by irony and wit.

“The professor’s lecture on Swiftian satire captivated the students, and many of them were inspired to become Swiftians.”

Synonyms

  • ironist
  • satirist
  • witticism

Antonyms

  • apologist
  • flatterer