satirically
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satirically - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Satiric \Sa*tir"ic\, Satirical \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.
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2. Censorious; severe in language; sarcastic; insulting.
"Satirical rogue." --Shak.
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Syn: Cutting; caustic; poignant; sarcastic; ironical; bitter;
reproachful; abusive.
[1913 Webster] -- Sa*tir"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sa*tir"ic*al*ness, n.
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satirically - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :
satirically
adv 1: in a satirical manner; "she spoke satirically"
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