satiricalness

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satiricalness - 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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